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as in tributary
a stream that flows into a larger body of water
the Blue Nile, the Atbara, and the White Nile are the three primary branches of the Nile River
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as in department
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the two branches of the U.S. Congress
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as in to radiate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
threads branched from the center of the spider web
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Recent Examples of branch
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
The sale will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the branch.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Veins branching along my skin like the waterways of my mother country.
—Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Her pieces usually have an amorphous shape imitating the outline of the plant’s transversal cut, like a very thin slice of a branch, root, leaf or seed.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
The sale will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the branch.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
Verb
Since retirement, the 48-year-old has branched into many areas, including marketing, finance, media and property.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Veins branching along my skin like the waterways of my mother country.
—Lauren Vuong, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for branch
Noun
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Without warning, the robot loses control, thrashing its limbs, knocking over equipment and forcing the technicians to scramble out of harm's way.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Several young men, including Reed’s grandson, were helping to haul debris, trees and limbs to the curb May 23.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
Noun
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There is also video footage on an ABC affiliate showing a crowd of people rallying against officials dressed in camouflage and riot gear.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 June 2025
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The Canucks are the Vancouver Canucks' minor league affiliate, while the Eagles serve as the developmental affiliate of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Best of all was hitting 4-iron off the pine straw on the par-5 13th that narrowly cleared the tributary of Rae’s Creek and set up a 10-foot eagle.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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In November, the U.S. and Mexico signed the Minute 331 agreement, which focused on improving the reliability of Rio Grande water deliveries — in part by suggesting two alternative tributaries through which the transfers could occur.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
29 Mar. 2025
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The newest addition to the department’s fleet, dubbed Tower 22, is capable of extending 100 feet vertically and 93 feet horizontally.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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Lara urged affected policyholders to submit formal complaints to strengthen the department’s case and assist in consumer recovery efforts.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The primary suite radiates a somber sort of opulence.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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That attitude radiated through each look on the runway, where every model felt like a character in an Autty Simone dreamworld.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Season 3 kicks off with Georgia (Brianne Howey) in a holding cell on charges of murdering Tom (Vincent Legault).—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Nearly 50 men spent hours in a small holding cell asking for water, food and medication.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Protests broke out Friday and Saturday in Paramount and Compton, cities adjacent to Los Angeles, over immigration raids conducted by ICE, during which the agency detained 44 immigrants Friday and 118 immigrants Saturday, the Associated Press reported.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Some local officials have argued the deployment could aggravate an already caustic situation in downtown Los Angeles, and say state and local police agencies can handle the protests themselves.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
Verb
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This tall, airy verbena is very striking when the wispy stems wave in the breeze.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Another hobbyist shared their experience of propagating by just planting a lemon tree stem in soil, which seems like a much simpler option.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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“Branch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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