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Recent Examples of branchlet
The photo of the branchlet tips shows the male pollen cones of cedar, which occur at the tips.
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oregonlive, 16 Apr. 2022
Only lemon trees require other pruning, to thin out twiggy branchlets so the plant can put more energy into vigorous branches, and to let light into the plant.
—Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, 11 Oct. 2019
Roth’s weeping fig is a classic example: braided trunk, delicately drooping branchlets, and a dense shock of glossy leaves about 2 inches long .
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2019
oregonlive, 16 Apr. 2022
Only lemon trees require other pruning, to thin out twiggy branchlets so the plant can put more energy into vigorous branches, and to let light into the plant.
—Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, 11 Oct. 2019
Roth’s weeping fig is a classic example: braided trunk, delicately drooping branchlets, and a dense shock of glossy leaves about 2 inches long .
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for branchlet
Noun
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Bleeding that occurs deep in the muscle can cause limbs to swell.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Ensure the dogs' favorite places, such as the sofa or bed, are easily accessible via ramps or steps, and keep a close eye on their weight, as any gain could put a strain on their remaining limbs.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Almost 11 million have followed rising star Ben Shelton behind the curtain of a commercial shoot.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter was not present when her dogs, 14-year-old Goodwin and 1-year-old Louie, transformed her family’s home into the set of their very own Dogue cover shoot.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The original system, completed in 1992, took 35 years to build but since then more segments and spurs have been added onto the network.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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For her, the retrospective view is not just about legacy, but a spur to keep working.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In many ways, the problem of invasive species is a symptom or outgrowth of our globalized society.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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The renovations are an outgrowth of a deal arrived at in 2023 between the Glendale City Council and ASM Global, which operates more than 350 venues worldwide.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The reverse features a landing eagle clutching an oak branch seemingly bound for a nest, the same image featured since 2021.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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In a demonstration of the technology, one of the grippers was installed on the top of a quadcopter drone, allowing the aircraft to hang from tree branches, railings, etc instead of having to hover in place.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Blue Bloods is a prime example of a CBS drama that thrived in that time slot for its 14-season run, something CBS is looking to replicate with the upcoming offshoot Boston Blue, scheduled in the same Friday 10 p.m. time period.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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Hot 100 hit by a female K-pop group in the chart’s 60-plus year history — previous top spots were held solely by BTS and its solo offshoots.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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My mouth and nose were dry like twigs, my breath cold on my forehead and cheeks.—
Amie Barrodale,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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It’s meant to evoke a weaver bird’s nest, and the oversized perch is molded to look like little twigs.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Branchlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branchlet. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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