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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That's when glorious God gave Moses the power to part the water by raising his arm.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025 -
Jeffrey respected her wishes and the two parted for a summer.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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Since our family has been separated, I have been devastated and confused.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Those who have been separated from their belongings during the shooting will have the opportunity to retrieve them at a later date.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The skills required to thrive here diverge sharply from those honed in traditional corporate environments.—
Gustaf Lundberg Toresson,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Because the genetic lines of humans and bonobos diverged more than 7 million years ago, the research suggests the roots of complex language go far deeper than had been previously believed.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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The city is divided along sectarian lines: The south is home mostly to Sunni Muslims, while the northern neighborhoods are mostly Alawite.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Passengers are divided on the appropriateness of removing shoes during flights, citing comfort versus hygiene and safety.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Branch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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