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
Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
—
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Flashover typically causes severe burns, particularly on the face, beck and upper limbs, often combined with critical inhalation injures from radiant heat and superheated gases.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
To maintain your tree's health and ensure a good crop, Marquez recommends pruning any dead branches or limbs, as well as those that may obstruct air movement or prevent sunlight from reaching the interior.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Jan. 2026
Once she was cradled in Luna’s limbs, Hill did not come down for more than two years.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
If those branches are non-fruiting, cutting them helps the tree focus on limbs that do fruit, resulting in a better harvest.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Vegetation management is also a central focus of the plan, reflecting findings that trees and limbs were a major driver of outages during recent storms.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
As passengers and crew plunged into the sea, their bodies instinctively redirected blood flow from their limbs to preserve vital organs.
—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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Flashover typically causes severe burns, particularly on the face, beck and upper limbs, often combined with critical inhalation injures from radiant heat and superheated gases.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
To maintain your tree's health and ensure a good crop, Marquez recommends pruning any dead branches or limbs, as well as those that may obstruct air movement or prevent sunlight from reaching the interior.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Jan. 2026
Once she was cradled in Luna’s limbs, Hill did not come down for more than two years.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
If those branches are non-fruiting, cutting them helps the tree focus on limbs that do fruit, resulting in a better harvest.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Vegetation management is also a central focus of the plan, reflecting findings that trees and limbs were a major driver of outages during recent storms.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
As passengers and crew plunged into the sea, their bodies instinctively redirected blood flow from their limbs to preserve vital organs.
—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
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 12 Jan. 2026.
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