branchlet

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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. 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
  • This results in slender, long limbs, narrow waist and shoulders, and less muscle mass with respect to bone length.23 Health Issues to Know About Due to their tall, lean physique and fast metabolism, people with ectomorphic body shapes often have issues gaining weight and muscle mass.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025
  • Their limbs – the proportions, joint angles and foot structure – resemble those small dinosaurs, too.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • At the end of Season 2, In-ho so graciously betrays everybody and eventually sneaks away from the pack, fakes his own death of the walkie talkie, and then puts his mask back on and punishes Gi-hun for causing this whole revolt and shoots and kills his best friend right in front of him.
    Jim Halterman, Variety, 1 July 2025
  • Once a branch line station off the Piccadilly Line, Aldwych Station was closed in 1994 but still feels alive thanks to film shoots and special tours.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • White sneakers for women with heel spurs: Heel spurs are the growth of bone on the bottom of your heel.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
  • Williams seemed to have decided on a spur of the moment visit to say hi to Powell and a recording engineer.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Ross’ career creating comic book heroes and villains began as an outgrowth of an assignment 25 years ago to create a life-size portrait of Superman that was designed to be a cardboard standup.
    Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
  • Veteran actor Neal McDonough produced, co-wrote and stars in The Last Rodeo, its traditionally feel-good story line an outgrowth of his and producer-wife Ruve McDonough’s growing love for PBR, which has a significant presence in the film.
    David Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Recreate a forest setting by planting azaleas among trees, tree stumps and branches, leaves, pine cones, and other items found in a forest.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
  • The constitution grants Congress the power to levy tariffs under normal circumstances, though tariffs can also result from executive branch investigations regarding national security risks.
    Josh Boak, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Apocalypse comes after the many fan-favorite offshoots, Naked and Afraid XL, Naked and Afraid: Alone, Naked and Afraid: Solo, Naked and Afraid of Love, Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing and Naked and Afraid: Castaways.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 27 June 2025
  • Questlove’s Mixtape Westlake Village’s buzzy new food hall is already home to some of L.A.’s biggest names, including Mini Kabob and a pizza offshoot from the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Deer and moose munch on the shrub’s leaves and twigs.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 June 2025
  • In sycamores, the spores often infect not just leaves but twigs and buds.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025

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“Branchlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branchlet. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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