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as in tributary
a stream that flows into a larger body of water
the Blue Nile, the Atbara, and the White Nile are the three primary branches of the Nile River
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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the two branches of the U.S. Congress
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as in to radiate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
threads branched from the center of the spider web
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Recent Examples of branch
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
The sale will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the branch.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Since retirement, the 48-year-old has branched into many areas, including marketing, finance, media and property.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Her pieces usually have an amorphous shape imitating the outline of the plant’s transversal cut, like a very thin slice of a branch, root, leaf or seed.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
The sale will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the branch.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
Verb
The route followed the main boulevard leading to the Independence Palace before branching into city streets and passed the U.S. Consulate.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Since retirement, the 48-year-old has branched into many areas, including marketing, finance, media and property.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for branch
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In the meantime, the wound must be treated; in severe cases, the limb must be amputated.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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View Comments But what if there was a way human cells could take these orders to build limbs once again?—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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There is also video footage on an ABC affiliate showing a crowd of people rallying against officials dressed in camouflage and riot gear.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 June 2025
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Charlotte, top minor league affiliate of the Florida Panthers, won 44 games and finished second in the AHL Atlantic.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Tribal management of the lands along Blue Creek, a major tributary of the Klamath River, will focus on restoring forests and protecting healthy habitats for salmon.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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River or stream flows are elevated, especially along the Rocky River and its tributaries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2025
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Newsom did exactly that, but in response to criticism from Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins over how the Los Angeles protests are complicating the department’s services.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
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The newest addition to the department’s fleet, dubbed Tower 22, is capable of extending 100 feet vertically and 93 feet horizontally.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The primary suite radiates a somber sort of opulence.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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That attitude radiated through each look on the runway, where every model felt like a character in an Autty Simone dreamworld.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Nearly 50 men spent hours in a small holding cell asking for water, food and medication.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Season 3 kicks off with Georgia (Brianne Howey) in a holding cell on charges of murdering Tom (Vincent Legault).—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Protests broke out Friday and Saturday in Paramount and Compton, cities adjacent to Los Angeles, over immigration raids conducted by ICE, during which the agency detained 44 immigrants Friday and 118 immigrants Saturday, the Associated Press reported.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some local officials have argued the deployment could aggravate an already caustic situation in downtown Los Angeles, and say state and local police agencies can handle the protests themselves.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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This tall, airy verbena is very striking when the wispy stems wave in the breeze.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Another hobbyist shared their experience of propagating by just planting a lemon tree stem in soil, which seems like a much simpler option.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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“Branch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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