as in to part
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
Connie Ogle, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
Gently stir with a fork to combine the ingredients.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 4 July 2025
But in my case that logic led down a path of potentially unnecessary tests and procedures, all of which cost money—not only to me, the patient forking over a co-pay, but also to the rest of the healthcare system.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Verb
Raised to know the difference between a fruit fork and an oyster fork, Billie’s sure the knowledge has done nothing to bring excitement into her life.
—Connie Ogle, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
Gently stir with a fork to combine the ingredients.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Noun
The Maroon 5 singer has revealed that Shelton tricked him into forking over $5,000 to secure a not-so-little miniature pig for his partner, Behati Prinsloo.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 4 July 2025
But in my case that logic led down a path of potentially unnecessary tests and procedures, all of which cost money—not only to me, the patient forking over a co-pay, but also to the rest of the healthcare system.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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The clouds truly began to part, however, when Antony and Josephine gave Baser some advice that would go on to change the course of her career.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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Martin, who is forty years old, was dressed like a Backstreet Boy, with a plaid shirt worn open over a tank top and wide-legged jeans, his short light-brown hair parted down the middle.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Once chilled, use a sharp knife and slice the meat against the grain into very thin pieces.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Alcala had a knife and cut the tie of her blouse around her neck, nicking her skin.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Now, the digital operation sits at the heart of TNT Sports’ ambitions as the outfit transforms its portfolio of game rights and prepares for a 2026 split that will separate Warner Bros.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
22 July 2025
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Unfortunately, some of this history seems relevant now as immigrant children are being forcibly separated from their parents.—
Jane Ciabattari
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Use a spoon or whisk to smash some of the feta into the mixture.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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Milkshakes Sip your dessert or dig in with a spoon.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
Verb
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If not for our nation’s First Amendment, our country could quickly resemble a despotism where police forces attack reporters and quash news reports that diverge from the official view.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
15 July 2025
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The groups may have diverged from each other about 130 million years ago, during the early Cretaceous period, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Directions Toss together cucumbers and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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It is finished out of left field with barely more than a teaspoon of sweet vermouth, offering just enough plush fruit and herbaceousness to keep it complex and interesting while keeping the overall sweetness very low.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Hamilton County residents are divided on the new lease terms for Paycor Stadium.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Tesla quarterly revenues by segment Q1 2019–Q2 2025 The column chart shows Tesla’s revenues divided by three segments: automotive, services and other, and energy generation and storage, from Q1 2019 through Q2 2025.—
Arjun Kharpal,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
Noun
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To make brown butter, place 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan and set the pan over medium heat.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Step 3: Coat Griddle with Oil Using a paper towel, apply a thin layer (2 to 3 tablespoons for large griddles) of griddle seasoning or neutral, high-heat cooking oil to the griddle.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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