as in to separate
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the road forks up ahead and you'll want to take the right fork
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as in knife
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Recent Examples of fork
Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
Eze, too, is likely to move on at some stage for considerably more than the initial £16m Palace forked out to sign him from Queens Park Rangers in August 2020.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
The dishwasher-safe symbol is a square with a fork and glass, or a square with a glass and water droplet(s).
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The casinos are expected to generate significant tax revenue for the state and each of the three license winners must also fork over a $500 million permit fee upon being picked.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
Eze, too, is likely to move on at some stage for considerably more than the initial £16m Palace forked out to sign him from Queens Park Rangers in August 2020.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
Threat level: Eating a New York-style pizza (Philly's fave) with a fork and knife is the quickest way to find yourself in deep-dish trouble in Philly.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
The dishwasher-safe symbol is a square with a fork and glass, or a square with a glass and water droplet(s).
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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Start setting up your financial system by separating your personal and business finances.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Xzibit’s filing argues that the two have been separated for more than four years.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the aftermath of Plan B, Conrad twists the knife, and Fisk has a realization: this is war.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Officers were able to wrestle the knife away from Allwood without anyone being hurt.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
Verb
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As clouds of thick smoke and dust began to part, the horror set in.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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The clouds parted, and Fuji-san emerged to show off its snowcapped peak before the clouds once again obscured it from view, leaving us instead to admire Suruga Bay below.—
Kristen E. Pope,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pour the cream mixture into the butter-flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon or flexible spatula to moisten.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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My results: • As reported in my most recent column, pots will boil over even with a wooden spoon across the top.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bar Director Martino Franchi has built something ambitious here: a 21-strong cocktail list divided into three sections—Roots (for classics), Alchemy (for reimaginings), and Essence (for non-alcoholic drinks that aren’t an afterthought).—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The winner will earn $3.1 million from a purse of $5 million divided among the top five finishers.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Return the pan to the heat, add another 1 teaspoon of the oil, followed by the cherry tomatoes.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Salt substitutes can contain 440-2,800 milligrams of potassium per teaspoon.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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All three ensembles diverged from the Vatican's traditional dress code, which prescribes a formal black suit, black tie, and a black lapel pin for male attendees at papal funerals.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The visa refusal rate for Russians diverges strongly among member states — from 1% to 65% in the first half of 2024, according to an EU report.—
Elizabeth McBride,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter, 1 piece at a time, stirring constantly until the sauce emulsifies and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. 4: Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Scoop out dough with a (#24) cookie scoop or into 24 (about 2 rounded tablespoon) portions, and roll into balls.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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