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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Recent Examples of fork
Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Tempted but reluctant to fork out the money, Hana runs some tests on the drug, and finds — in what one hopes is just a grim horror-film twist — that its composition comes down pretty much entirely to human ashes.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
At one point at the table, Jane ran a fork down the side of Robert's face, leaving red lines, humiliating him.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Indiana lawmakers advanced a measure to require data center companies to fork over 1% of their sales tax exemption savings to local governments, sweetening the deal for local officials embroiled in the data center fights sweeping the state.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Tempted but reluctant to fork out the money, Hana runs some tests on the drug, and finds — in what one hopes is just a grim horror-film twist — that its composition comes down pretty much entirely to human ashes.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Use a fork to stir just until moistened.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
At one point at the table, Jane ran a fork down the side of Robert's face, leaving red lines, humiliating him.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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The room lit up and the crowd parted.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The owner of The Jessica Simpson Collection’s darker hair was worn down and long and parted in the center, and her glam consisted of a sultry smokey eye.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dressed ominously in brown combat garb with black leather gloves and a hunting knife strapped to her back, the German actress tries several takes as rush hour revs up.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Using scissors, or knives that aren’t sharp may crush the vascular tissue and prevent the flowers from taking up water, leading to faster decline.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While Western thought often separates the two, in Chinese culture, emotion and reason are more deeply intertwined.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman, who separated from his wife, Laura, in 2021, has denied the allegations.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The sheet cake is poked with the handle end of a wooden spoon, creating big holes into which the lemon Jell-o (the glaze) was poured.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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For something more funky and futuristic, Alessi’s polished steel spoon holder delivers an ideal blend of form and function.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Aside from the jagged puzzle pieces archaeologists were working with, the masonry showcased an unusual method that diverged from the Roman norm, notably.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Kottikollon’s approach diverges sharply from Silicon Valley’s model, often defined by prescription-heavy biohacking and evangelized by the likes of Bryan Johnson.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One teaspoon of instant espresso granules.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with the pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said the two men were hit near the ceasefire line that divides Gaza, with one half under Israeli military control.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Developer Scott Gibbel had initially presented plans for three buildings on the site, but, following mixed reviews from commissioners at a meeting in December, the proposal was revised, with a 218,700 square-foot structure divided into two separate buildings.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, toss together shrimp, Creole seasoning, paprika, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a small skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter, add hash brown squares and cook, tossing often, until crispy.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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