limb

as in branch
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 limb Patients may exhibit temperature differences between the affected and unaffected limbs (i.e., comparing the right and left feet); the affected limb may be colder or warmer, which can be measured with a thermal camera. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 28 July 2025 Popular among both yogis and TikTok wellness fans, putting your legs up against a wall can help calm your nervous system and drain stagnant lymph and fluid that accumulates in the lower limbs. Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 26 July 2025 Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025 Untamed lingers on the body’s bluish decay and gouged limbs, a macabre counter to the suggestion that being outside will rejuvenate your spirit and your body. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for limb
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branch
Noun
  • The company's digital division and supply chain solutions branches both also saw positive growth despite the global trade difficulties.
    Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
  • These new bills could unleash the power of the state’s executive branch on doctors and others suspected of helping pregnant people terminate their pregnancies.
    Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

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“Limb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limb. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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