branch (out)

verb

Definition of branch (out)next
as in to part
to go or move in different directions from a central point the vine branched out as it climbed the trellis

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for branch (out)
  1. part
  2. separate
  3. diverge
  4. divide
Verb
  • Troy Aikman dropped a juicy take when adding his commentary about the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy parting separate ways on Monday.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • At the beginning of last year, Spurs parted company with six of their longest-serving scouts and there has been change in the recruitment setup at academy level too.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of part
Verb
  • While the pair will be bright enough to be seen by the naked eye, they will be too widely separated to fit within the field of view of a telescope or pair of binoculars.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • To put it in simplest terms, quadrants are a way to separate and weigh games depending on where they were played, who they were played against, and the expected winning percentage against an opponent’s NET ranking.
    Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of separate
Verb
  • What Has Greece Said The ruling also highlights diverging perspectives on Greece's border policies.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The importance of getting lucky The researchers don't know what kinds of contingent events set male mice on diverging paths.
    Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of diverge
Verb
  • On Monday, the US government announced a new round of regulations on global AI chip exports, dividing the world into roughly three tiers of access.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The number is calculated by dividing births in a year by the average population for the year.
    Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of divide
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