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
Alyson Hurt, NPR, 8 July 2025
The vacation home was in the town of Kerr along Highway 39, about 20 feet above the river that sat near the confluence of the north and south forks of the Guadalupe.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
In other words, princess nails are a great, low-maintenance manicure for those who want expensive-looking nails without having to fork out for multiple salon visits.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 11 June 2025
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Verb
The river gauge closest to Camp Mystic is about five miles downstream of the camp, where the south and north forks of the Guadalupe River merge.
—Alyson Hurt, NPR, 8 July 2025
The vacation home was in the town of Kerr along Highway 39, about 20 feet above the river that sat near the confluence of the north and south forks of the Guadalupe.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Noun
States were able to build more prosperous economies without fearing that a greater military power would conquer them or force them into unequal treaties to fork over the spoils.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
In other words, princess nails are a great, low-maintenance manicure for those who want expensive-looking nails without having to fork out for multiple salon visits.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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Would Anthopoulos be willing to go for it by parting from a promising young catcher to get a pitcher of Giolito's reliability in return?—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The 16-year-old model — whose father is actor Liev Schreiber — also opted for a glowy complexion and wore her blonde hair straightened and parted down the middle.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Cut corn kernels from the cob using a sharp knife; discard cobs.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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The employee went home but then returned with a kitchen knife and stabbed Harris multiple times shortly before 8 a.m., police said.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Court began as a campus summer program in the 1950s but was professionalized and somewhat separated from the university by the late Nicholas Rudall, who led the theater for decades prior to his retirement.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The moment sparked fan speculation and internet sleuths uncovered the shy couple's identity — CEO Astronomer Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, both of whom were discovered to be married to separate people.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Slice in half: Use a large knife to cut through the melon from end to end. Scoop: Use a large spoon to scoop out and remove the seeds from each half.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Strain the juice through a mesh strainer, pressing with the back of a spoon.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
12 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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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
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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
Verb
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Debate at meeting During the board meeting Thursday night, the room was divided between supporters of Mayer, advocates for the students who came forward, and former students who were against Mayer’s employment from being reinstated.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Know the Signs Cucumbers are typically divided into two main categories: slicing cucumbers and pickling cucumbers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
Noun
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In a medium bowl, combine half and half, butter, the 2 tablespoons brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon and salt.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Add 1/2 tablespoon butter to pot, season contents with salt and pepper and simmer lightly.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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