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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
Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
But in recent years the Academy music branch executive committee, which rules on these issues, has been more forgiving.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
However, under Frazer’s leadership, Matchroom Sport has successfully branched into a variety of other sports, including pool.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Early in season two, Alia Shawkat’s Gwendolyn Y (not to be confused with Gwendoline C) mentions how her old branch contained animatronic versions of the Egans in their Perpetuity wing.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
But in recent years the Academy music branch executive committee, which rules on these issues, has been more forgiving.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
Advertisement Will directors branch voters continue to look across the globe?
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
However, under Frazer’s leadership, Matchroom Sport has successfully branched into a variety of other sports, including pool.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for branch
Noun
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His attempt to strangle Oswald leads a large prop door hanging above the stage to fall and crush Edward’s limbs, which are henceforth contained in thick casts.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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Scale invariance occurs in trees because trunks, limbs and twigs all branch in similar ways and for similar reasons.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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The 71-year-old's husband called 911, according to audio from the emergency call obtained by NBC affiliate WESH 2.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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The freeze means that fire trucks in Utah could be left with two people per truck instead of four or five – and some trucks won’t be staffed at all, according to CNN affiliate KSL.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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More than 1,000 tributaries collect rain and glacial runoff from a basin nearly the size of the contiguous United States.—
Alex Cuadros,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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Nearby, some of their fellow travelers had already perished in the sparkling tributary, their lifeless bodies cast aside to make way for the next wave of salmon.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2025
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Two agencies within the health department, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration, removed webpages under that guidance.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The nonprofit has contracted with the department for years.—
Jodi S. Cohen,
ProPublica,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As Desiree, Cox radiates charisma, a quality that pairs perfectly with her dad Wallace, a teddy bear who fumbles with the right pronouns but has swelling love and pride for his daughter.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Elbow pain: With lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), pain and burning center on the elbow joint and can radiate to the forearm.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.—
Harshita Mary Varghese,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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As retinol promotes cell turnover and improves skin texture, a combination of glycolic and mandelic acids exfoliates the look of skin for a smoother texture.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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But Republicans have criticized the agency as being unaccountable and exceeding its legal authority.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Jeep reportedly eschewed major creative agencies, with the folks behind its parent company Stellantis producing the spot all on their own.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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The organizations’ work is aimed at stemming that tide.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Its flowers can grow to a little over 2 inches wide and stems average 20 inches tall.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Branch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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