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
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 20 June 2025
Amtrak is forlorn that its Heartland Flyer service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth will not be able to continue unless the Texas Department of Transportation forks over more money.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 12 June 2025
Mark Mix, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
That means every time employers pay rent, they’re also forced to fork over a chunk of change to the state government.
—Scott Shalley, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
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Verb
The real Cooper, freshly awakened from a coma induced by sticking a fork in an electrical socket, his long-absent memory restored, arrives shortly thereafter, thence to be transported back in time to the night of the murder of Laura Palmer, which brought him to Twin Peaks so many years ago.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 20 June 2025
Amtrak is forlorn that its Heartland Flyer service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth will not be able to continue unless the Texas Department of Transportation forks over more money.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 12 June 2025
Noun
Federal taxpayers now fork over more than $600 billion annually to the program.
—Mark Mix, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
That means every time employers pay rent, they’re also forced to fork over a chunk of change to the state government.
—Scott Shalley, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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Part two is almost contradictory to part one’s idea.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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Lily-Rose Depp Lily-Rose Depp added a touch of attitude to her overall look at the 97th annual Oscars, parting her hair on the right side of her face.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
Noun
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In August 1900, white civilians and white cops rioted as one, unleashing two days of indiscriminate attacks against dozens of Black Hell’s Kitchen residents using lead pipes, guns, knives, fists, and billy clubs in what remains one of the largest explosions of racist violence in city history.—
Erin Quinlan,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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All four had been stabbed multiple times with a large knife.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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In a game where the Angels and Nationals combined for 24 runs and 30 hits — with the 19 hits and 15 runs given up by the Angels’ pitching staff representing season-worst marks — what ultimately separated the teams was the Angels’ inability to come through with runners on base.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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According to the London Times’ Philip Willan, a trade union that represents museum workers had previously warned the Uffizi about the risks posed by the platforms separating visitors from the art.—
Aurora Martínez,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Everyone wants kitchen cabinets that don't send a chill up the spine when a guest opens one in search of a spoon, and drawers where finding the right measuring cup is easy.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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Another pro tip: use small, colorful plates or serving spoons to make the board more interactive.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The finale episode, written by Lockhart herself, diverged from the book ending, but with good reason.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 June 2025
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These totals would diverge from the recent historical norm for Finals Game 7s.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Stir in broth, scallions, parsley, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning; cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half and zucchini is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Add 1 teaspoon simple syrup and 2 tablespoons dill pickle brine.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2025
Verb
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The brand’s production is divided between Paris and Istanbul, the latter being a city with family ties for India.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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The Oval Office’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ has divided opinion, after estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found the policies would cost the poorest Americans roughly $1,600 a year while increasing the income of the wealthiest households by an average of $12,000 annually.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Here are some easy combos that contain at least 10 grams of protein: Apple slices topped with 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter and a CHOMPS turkey stick A protein shake made with pea protein, frozen berries, and coconut water.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
23 June 2025
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Add orange juice concentrate, orange zest, orange extract (if using), 1 tablespoon of the vanilla, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; beat on low speed until incorporated, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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