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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Patients could still have to fork over hundreds or thousands of dollars for their prescription.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2025
The knife is then placed into resting position on the plate so that the fork can be switched to the dominant hand, tines facing upward to eat.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The partners are forking out $78 million for the IP with Angel’s portion of the investment at about $31 million in cash, its first big move since merging with a SPAC for a public listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Patients could still have to fork over hundreds or thousands of dollars for their prescription.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
The suspension setup is different, too – 43-mm front forks offer 5.3 in (135 mm) of travel up front, and a preload-adjustable rear monoshock comes with 5.1 in (130 mm) of travel.
—New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2025
The knife is then placed into resting position on the plate so that the fork can be switched to the dominant hand, tines facing upward to eat.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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Here, Kardashian’s hair was parted down the middle and braided over and over again in a bun down the back of her head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her hair was styled in bouncy waves, and parted on the side.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Use a sharp knife to cut rolls into ¼-inch slices.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Nov. 2025
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Heule used a computational Swiss Army knife called satisfiability, or SAT, to whittle them into submission.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yet, asked specifically about the fine hairs separating the top three undefeated teams in this first ranking, Mack Rhoades, the committee chair and athletic director at Baylor, sounded like a man torn between numbers and gut feelings.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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For her part, BunnaB, beloved for her infectious, near-constant laughs, has separated herself from this ascendant pack by infusing her bubbly disposition, girl’s girl attitude, unfettered authenticity — and the unmistakable gravity of earning a second shot.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The set includes one large serving spoon and fork.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The kit, which comes in four colors—matte white, desert rose, matte black, and hazy blue—comes with a chawan (bowl) with a pouring spout, a naoshi (whisk stand), a chasen (bamboo whisk), a tea tray, a stainless-steel spoon, and a sifter.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As time passed, Webster found his views diverging from some of his neighbors’ in the Hudson Valley.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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As some of those threats receded, Saudi and Emirati priorities began to diverge, bringing competing agendas to the fore.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Whisk together hot water, cocoa, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla together in a 2-cup measuring cup with a spout until sugar and cocoa are completely dissolved.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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While wings cook, whisk together harissa paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Qianlong took a page from the design of private gardens in southern China to make the layout more compact, and divided the site into four connected courtyards, two of which are currently open to the public, from south to north.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Engineers divide conventional aircraft into three main lightning zones.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To soak, fill the tub with warm water, a tablespoon of laundry detergent, and one-fourth cup of baking soda.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fertilize tulips when planting in the fall by adding a handful of compost and about a tablespoon of bonemeal to the hole.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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