branches 1 of 2

noun

Definition of branchesnext
plural of branch
1
as in limbs
a major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant I loved climbing among the branches of that old tree

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Relevance
2
as in affiliates
a local unit of an organization a bank with many neighborhood branches

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3
as in tributaries
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 departments
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization the two branches of the U.S. Congress

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branches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of branch
as in radiates
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 Synonyms for branches
  1. limbs
  2. departments
  3. radiates
  4. cells
  5. agencies
  6. chapters
  7. offices
  8. bureaus
Noun
  • The Optimus can now navigate uneven terrain with advanced neural nets, enabling precise control of its electric limbs for seamless movement.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This unique structure is complemented by elegant limbs and a torso packed with advanced sensors and computing power, making Digit well-suited for navigating and performing tasks in places like warehouses.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of limbs
Noun
  • Auto dealers who are adding mobile service to their offerings are regaining more than 90% of their customers back to their service departments, according to a report from Curbee, a company that assists dealers implementing mobile services.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Leading With Purpose Brand stewardship isn’t about change for the sake of marketing departments leaving an imprint.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of departments
Verb
  • This pride radiates into customer interactions, where employees go above and beyond to create memorable experiences.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The truth is out, the lies are old (2024) radiates both texture and depth, meticulously woven from an eclectic mix of materials, including linen, lurex, rope, cotton, nylon, and wool.
    Salomé Gómez-Upegui, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of radiates
Noun
  • The reprogrammed cells were injected into a mouse embryo, resulting in a chimeric mouse with physical traits derived from both the donor embryo and the reprogrammed stem cells.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to minimizing the effects of UV damage, this serum also features pumpkin ferment and pomegranate extract—both of which help to dissolve dead skin cells, thus reducing the appearance of pores, acne, and overall dullness.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cells
Noun
  • The designation would also prohibit federal agencies from destroying or modifying that habitat.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of agencies
Noun
  • The bulk of the game revolves around exploring historically rich areas like Vatican City or Egypt, with some chapters playing in movie-like linear fashion while others opening to a more free-play experience.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Workers represented by several chapters of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) cheered the decision and urged Kroger to drop its bid.
    Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of chapters
Noun
  • For example, a tenant working in the legal sector may need larger conference rooms or more private offices.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • According to the Congressional Budget Office, Medicare pays three times more for certain services performed in hospital outpatient departments than in independent physician offices.
    Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of offices
Noun
  • However, since March 2020, late and missing payments have not been reported to the credit reporting bureaus.
    Robert Farrington, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Victims of scams can freeze their credit reports, Shackelford said, across all three credit reporting bureaus.
    Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of bureaus
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