branched

verb

Definition of branchednext
past tense of branch
as in radiated
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point threads branched from the center of the spider web

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  1. radiated
  2. diverged
  3. derived
Verb
  • All these shows had small but devoted followings and when the cancellations were announced, audience frustration radiated out from social media.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • See Demi Moore, whose ultra-long hair was styled into silky, undulating waves that radiated health at the Governors Awards on las tweek.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of radiated
Verb
  • This was the moment that Newcastle United and inevitability diverged.
    George Caulkin, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The sector diverged in 2024, with companies such as Palantir surging to new highs as others languished.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of diverged
Verb
  • Berberine is a chemical compound derived from plants like tree turmeric, barberry, goldenseal, goldenthread — all of which have historically played an important role in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The title is derived from the episode’s revelation that Kramer (Michael Richards) hasn’t technically been unemployed this whole time.
    Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of derived
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branch

branched

branched (out)

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