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
Then, without warning, colors start rippling across its skin — flashes of deep crimson, bursts of mottled brown, rapid shifts in texture — while its eyes dart and its limbs twitch.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
However, no tree limbs fell on his property during the storm.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
From fire irons to swords, guns to clothes airers, Nesbø — who wrote the screenplay himself — finds a myriad ways to dispatch his unlucky victims, a significant number of whom also lose limbs before bleeding out.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The people injured include a man in his 50s with shrapnel injuries to his limbs.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
The main concern is damaging hail winds that could potentially down tree limbs, King said.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
They are commonly treated with medical interventions like medications and surgeries — which, while extremely helpful for acute pain, often saving limbs and lives — are considerably less helpful for chronic pain.
—Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
Desmond’s body dangles, doll-like, as Shoham desperately, hungrily tries to arrange his limbs, propping him up and smashing his face against hers.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Her daughter had involuntary movement, so her limbs were always moving.
—Melonee Hurt, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
However, no tree limbs fell on his property during the storm.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
From fire irons to swords, guns to clothes airers, Nesbø — who wrote the screenplay himself — finds a myriad ways to dispatch his unlucky victims, a significant number of whom also lose limbs before bleeding out.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
The people injured include a man in his 50s with shrapnel injuries to his limbs.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
The main concern is damaging hail winds that could potentially down tree limbs, King said.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
They are commonly treated with medical interventions like medications and surgeries — which, while extremely helpful for acute pain, often saving limbs and lives — are considerably less helpful for chronic pain.
—Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
Desmond’s body dangles, doll-like, as Shoham desperately, hungrily tries to arrange his limbs, propping him up and smashing his face against hers.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Her daughter had involuntary movement, so her limbs were always moving.
—Melonee Hurt, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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,
31 Mar. 2026
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Consider shopping around online, then, as online banks and lending institutions tend to offer more competitive rates on these accounts compared to what banks with physical branches often do.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Limbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limbs. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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