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
Try to control the fungal activity by tracing the declining limbs back to healthy portions of the hedge.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
While their bodies still experience gravity, being unable to walk or, in some cases, even move their lower body reduces the amount of force imposed on their bones, especially the bones in the limbs and back.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
His legs were also still functioning, though Dane was worried at the time that all his limbs would soon stop working.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
Commuters are warned that unsecured objects, tree limbs and power outages may occur.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
If a big snowstorm comes, gently shake the snow from the limbs to prevent breakage.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Make sure there are no overhanging limbs that could combust, cut back and remove nearby grasses, brambles, and underbrush, and have a fire extinguisher ready to deal with any embers that float away.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
While their bodies still experience gravity, being unable to walk or, in some cases, even move their lower body reduces the amount of force imposed on their bones, especially the bones in the limbs and back.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
His legs were also still functioning, though Dane was worried at the time that all his limbs would soon stop working.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
Commuters are warned that unsecured objects, tree limbs and power outages may occur.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
If a big snowstorm comes, gently shake the snow from the limbs to prevent breakage.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Make sure there are no overhanging limbs that could combust, cut back and remove nearby grasses, brambles, and underbrush, and have a fire extinguisher ready to deal with any embers that float away.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limbs
branches
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The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management advised the public to secure loose outdoor items, watch for falling branches, and use caution while driving or walking.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The company employs approximately 300,000 people and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Limbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limbs. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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