as in branches
a major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant
we hung the swing from the highest limb of the tree that we could reach
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Recent Examples of limbs
As passengers and crew plunged into the sea, their bodies instinctively redirected blood flow from their limbs to preserve vital organs.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Each of them are members of the amputee community, with Marcusen losing her leg in a car accident and Frech and Lockhart both born without limbs (Frech was born without most of his left leg and Lockhart was born without her left hand).
—Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
The mantis shrimp has a pair of odd limbs called dactyl clubs that look a bit like boxing gloves.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The bodies had signs of binding the hands and feet, contortion of limbs, cut off fingertips and disfigured heads, according to Kaki.
—ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
Winds of 20 mph to 25 mph, with gusts of around 40 mph, were expected, the agency said, which could bring down tree limbs and blow away Halloween decorations and other objects.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Small tree limbs could break and cause damage.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Each of the critter’s wings and hind limbs gave off a green photoluminescence, Roberson observed.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Each of them are members of the amputee community, with Marcusen losing her leg in a car accident and Frech and Lockhart both born without limbs (Frech was born without most of his left leg and Lockhart was born without her left hand).
—Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
The mantis shrimp has a pair of odd limbs called dactyl clubs that look a bit like boxing gloves.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The bodies had signs of binding the hands and feet, contortion of limbs, cut off fingertips and disfigured heads, according to Kaki.
—ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
Winds of 20 mph to 25 mph, with gusts of around 40 mph, were expected, the agency said, which could bring down tree limbs and blow away Halloween decorations and other objects.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Small tree limbs could break and cause damage.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Each of the critter’s wings and hind limbs gave off a green photoluminescence, Roberson observed.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limbs
branches
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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,
8 Nov. 2025
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Local forecast updates are issued by regional NWS branches via the agency’s website and social media channels.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Limbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limbs. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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