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
Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Should regulatory concerns scuttle the deal altogether, PSKY will be on the hook to fork over a $7 billion termination fee to WBD.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
On July 20, 2016, a hard fork was implemented during the first IC3 boot camp.
—Emin Gün Sirer, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Verb
On the walk back to the inn, Henry veered off the trail to pick up a fallen branch, gray and forked with one crisp leaf clinging obstinately on.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Should regulatory concerns scuttle the deal altogether, PSKY will be on the hook to fork over a $7 billion termination fee to WBD.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Elizabeth ate hers with a fork and knife.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
On July 20, 2016, a hard fork was implemented during the first IC3 boot camp.
—Emin Gün Sirer, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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Following The Athletic’s reporting, the organization parted ways with Peter Soto, vice president of game presentation and fan experience.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Ujiri and the Raptors parted ways in 2025 after 12 years.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
Noun
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South Carolina is also one of several states that has noted a concerning trend of weapons like knives and blades entering their facilities through drone deliveries.—
Taylor Galgano,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Gun control activists slammed the moves as dangerous and irresponsible just days after authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and kill the Republican president.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Because there isn’t a prospect separating from the pack, who wins the lottery will, in part, dictate which player goes first, depending on organizational need and philosophical preference.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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As the liquids pass a separating membrane, ions transfer between sides to charge or discharge power.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Giggling, the girls ordered a pint of watermelon ice cream, requested three spoons, and dropped their last dime into the tip jar.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Badtz-Maru color-changing spoon.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Charmed at first, Nella soon becomes confused and suspicious of her alleged ally as their approaches to racial bias and diversity begin to sharply diverge and the story, told through a past and present timeline, unravels with unexpected twists.—
Laura Zigman,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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But his account of the incident significantly diverges from there.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Additionally, each teaspoon is hand engraved with Camilla's initials.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Add 1 teaspoon of salt and mash to a paste.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The space is divided into six distinct environments, including a Dolby Atmos lounge for immersive, spatial audio, a gallery area for talks and panels, and a 'listening bar' where staff offer their own personal recommendations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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Colbert grilled the former president on the topic dividing the city, baseball.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Start with one tablespoon at a time and drink plenty of water to help prevent bloating or digestive discomfort.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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Slice a stick of butter into cubes (1 tablespoon diced into 4 squares is ideal), then freeze for 15 minutes.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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