Thesaurus results for BRANCHLET

branchlet

noun

Definition of branchlet

as in limb

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Recent Examples of branchlet The photo of the branchlet tips shows the male pollen cones of cedar, which occur at the tips. — oregonlive, 16 Apr. 2022 Only lemon trees require other pruning, to thin out twiggy branchlets so the plant can put more energy into vigorous branches, and to let light into the plant. — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, 11 Oct. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for branchlet

Noun

Your deep veins run within the muscles of your arms and legs, carrying most of the blood returning from your limbs to your heart.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Once the machine has sucked in the shade-giving limbs and age-ringed trunk, a new development rises from the mulch.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of limb

Noun

Delete an unused import, flag, branch, endpoint or dependency, or eliminate a comment, test or workaround that no longer reflects reality.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Benson says her achievements in her current role as secretary of state include upgrades to online services, cutting average wait times of in-person visits and creating self-service stations at branch offices and grocery stores.

— Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of branch

Noun

Tucked away at Stage 21 lies Innovative Dreams, an AI offshoot of director Jon Erwin’s Entertainment company Wonder Project.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
North together, a practice regularly employed by networks in expanding franchises that helps to launch new offshoots and allows for seamless crossovers.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026