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
  • Advertisement Now, the scene will be a parting image for Buehler’s distinguished tenure with the club, too.
    Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But, save for one brief cutaway, the cast features no Companion with a Capital C, seeing as Fifteen and Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) parted aways at the close of last season.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of part
Verb
  • Smith and her husband moved to New Haven with their two daughters, but separated shortly thereafter.
    Perri Klass, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
  • He was concerned as a boy that even an iota of doubt could lead him to a different fate, relegating him to an eternity separated from his family, particularly his parents.
    Rick Rojas, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of separate
Verb
  • Henry went on to attend the School of Visual Arts and the Fashion Institute of Technology, but from there, her career path diverges significantly from what is expected from practicing artists.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Shanghai, Shenzhen, and the STAR Board diverged +0.62%, +0.58%, and +1.47%, respectively, on volume down -9.89% from yesterday, which is 133% of the 1-year average.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of diverge
Verb
  • Benett / WireImage via Getty Images file Fans began to speculate that behind-the-scenes drama was dividing the cast.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The new players are shocked to learn of the life-or-death stakes and quickly divide into two groups: those that want to stay and keep competing, and those that want to cash out and leave.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of divide
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