branch out

verb

branched out; branching out; branches out
Synonyms of branch outnext
: to begin to do more different kinds of activities or work
In the beginning the business was highly specialized, but it has since branched out.
—often + into
The company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.

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Lately, it’s been branching out in some surprising directions. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Rent or Ride a Bike Cyclists can cover 8 miles on the Galena River Trail, which also branches out from Depot Park. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026 The tiny Arab state, which is rich in oil and gas, is branching out from the energy sector into the media and entertainment sphere. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 The problem is what follows, which are still more trips down memory lane, branching out every which way to dig deeper and deeper into the past. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for branch out

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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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