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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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Ross suffered a cut to his right arm that required 20 stitches, as well as a cut to his left hand that required 13 stitches, according to the affidavit, which includes photos of Ross’s bloody limbs.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of the dogs had pressure sores on all of its limbs, indicating inactivity, the detective wrote.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The aim is to attract not only shoots in Catalonia but for production, post-production and digital and video gaming companies to settle in the City creating Southern Europe’s international audiovisual and digital hub, Garcia adds.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Content, which includes behind-the-scenes images from that shoot, will appear online, in stores and across Hollister’s marketing channels.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Follow a short spur path for views of the sandstone arch.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The council was created in 2010 as an outgrowth of efforts to prevent such a crisis from happening again.—
Steve Liesman,Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 Dec. 2025
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This is a natural outgrowth of Black Bear’s business.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Xi has also built up the PLA Rocket Force (PLARF), an elite branch overseeing China’s fast-expanding arsenal of nuclear and ballistic missiles.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The company behind local venue Hi-Fi and its outdoor offshoot the Hi-Fi Annex, MOKB hosts more than 500 events per year and has booked national acts like Alabama Shakes, Tyler Childers and The Lumineers.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Days after one of the leads, Michael Michele, and director/executive producer Eriq La Salle left the FBI offshoot, also departing is current showrunner Warren Leight.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Downspouts clogged with leaves or twigs are the primary cause of winter freeze-ups.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
26 Dec. 2025
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The bag is framed with holiday decoration illustrations including pieces of cranberry and twigs.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Branchlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branchlet. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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