branch out
verb
branched out; branching out; branches out
: to begin to do more different kinds of activities or work
In the beginning the business was highly specialized, but it has since branched out.
—often + intoThe company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.
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Whatever the choice, people often stick to the same few options, only rarely branching out to try something different.
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The maps branch out with shops and random events, which helps vary the runs.
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Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Alongside the episode, audiences got a chance to watch the trailer for Season 15, which teases storylines of Bobby (Pamela Adlon) branching out at his restaurant job and starting a relationship with Connie (Lauren Tom), while Peggy (Kathy Najimy) gets really competitive in a new hobby.
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Rafael Motamayor,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Her resumé soon branched out to include Castle, Psych, and a recurring role on Pretty Little Liars as Meredith Sorenson.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The maps branch out with shops and random events, which helps vary the runs.
—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Alongside the episode, audiences got a chance to watch the trailer for Season 15, which teases storylines of Bobby (Pamela Adlon) branching out at his restaurant job and starting a relationship with Connie (Lauren Tom), while Peggy (Kathy Najimy) gets really competitive in a new hobby.
—
Rafael Motamayor,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Her resumé soon branched out to include Castle, Psych, and a recurring role on Pretty Little Liars as Meredith Sorenson.
—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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