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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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The mulch should extend several feet beyond the drip line or spread of the tree's limbs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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During a recent 36-hour blackout, a group of men cooked a large pot over burning tree limbs on the sidewalk of one of Havana’s main stately avenues.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Leonard, who has played with several talented point guards during a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career, is delighted to have a young playmaker, someone who can feed him the ball, play with pace and create catch-and-shoot opportunities.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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There have been recent green shoots for the company, too.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But it is also structured like a mystery and a melodrama where big psychological twists are announced on the spur of a moment.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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New fishing piers, a boat ramp, a spur trail connection, shelters and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant features will complement the segment of the 26-mile trail, with construction starting as soon as late spring 2026.—
Kate Kealey,
Des Moines Register,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nasal polyps, which are found in up to 4% of people, are an outgrowth of the nasal lining that usually occurs in both nostrils.—
Adam Taylor,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026
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To a certain extent, this is a logical and necessary outgrowth of technological innovations, and of the need for speed and flexibility in an age of nuclear weapons and global terrorism.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But there’s still more to be done to ensure VOA’s journalists can get back to work, said Clayton Weimers, executive director of the organization’s North American branch.—
DAVID BAUDER,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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If scale builds up on citrus, spray the branches and other infected areas with light horticultural oil, NOT Neem.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This festival offshoot is another wildly entertaining chance to introduce audiences to the diverse, underappreciated world of Asian and Asian American films.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Plant the offshoot in the hole, ensuring the roots are well-covered but the crown (where the plant meets the roots) is slightly above soil level.—
Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The silky blooms come in muted pinks, greens, and creams, while a sturdy twig-vine base keeps the arrangement secure.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Instead of sprawling festival fields, fans can catch acts such as Disclosure, FKA twigs, David Byrne, Wet Leg and Devo in rooms like The Roxy, The Fonda Theatre, Fox Theater Pomona and Sound Nightclub.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Branchlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branchlet. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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