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
Former detainees and human rights organizations have documented systematic torture and severe abuses inside the facility, including beatings, electric shocks, suspension by limbs, prolonged stress positions and other degrading treatment.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Along with light winds, less weight on tree limbs helped avoid the type of damage that typically leads to major, statewide electric impacts.
—Steve Sullivan, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Note any broken limbs or other damage to trees and shrubs.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Icing during the storm could have severe impacts, including slippery pavement, weighted tree limbs and isolated power outages from just one-quarter of an inch of ice or less.
—January 25, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
In New Mexico, Oklahoma and eastern Texas, the weather service has received reports of trees and limbs snapping under the weight of the ice, and related power outages.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
National Grid expects Massachusetts to be hit hard, with snow buildups possibly leading to sagging powerlines and tree limbs that can contribute to power outages.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
The zoo works year-round on maintaining the facility’s tree canopy, which is among the oldest in Maryland, to prevent wind, ice, and snow from bringing limbs down in public areas.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Along with light winds, less weight on tree limbs helped avoid the type of damage that typically leads to major, statewide electric impacts.
—Steve Sullivan, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Note any broken limbs or other damage to trees and shrubs.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Icing during the storm could have severe impacts, including slippery pavement, weighted tree limbs and isolated power outages from just one-quarter of an inch of ice or less.
—January 25, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
In New Mexico, Oklahoma and eastern Texas, the weather service has received reports of trees and limbs snapping under the weight of the ice, and related power outages.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
National Grid expects Massachusetts to be hit hard, with snow buildups possibly leading to sagging powerlines and tree limbs that can contribute to power outages.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
The zoo works year-round on maintaining the facility’s tree canopy, which is among the oldest in Maryland, to prevent wind, ice, and snow from bringing limbs down in public areas.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limbs
branches
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KidsFest activities will return for Sundays at Petco Park, with select Sundays throughout the home schedule dedicated to saluting different military branches, accomplishments and history.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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People brought tree branches to form a circle around the area, while others put flowers and candles at the memorial by a snow bank.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Limbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limbs. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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