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, 8 Oct. 2025
The front suspension is a 43-mm Fox upside-down fork, while the rear is a Fox monoshock without linkage.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
As the grand prize has climbed, so too has the number of participants forking over $2 per ticket for a chance to win the life-altering jackpot.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Every child picked up their own fork and started to stash mac and cheese into their mouth, more than half of it ending up on the floor.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
The front suspension is a 43-mm Fox upside-down fork, while the rear is a Fox monoshock without linkage.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
Not having to carry a soggy sandwich from the house to the office, or fork out for an overpriced meal deal, the study found that remote workers are also more likely to eat more fruit and vegetables, as well as more homemade meals.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
As the grand prize has climbed, so too has the number of participants forking over $2 per ticket for a chance to win the life-altering jackpot.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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Both women wore their hair parted down the center and in subtle waves that fell past their shoulders.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Under the trees was dense foliage that occasionally parted to reveal a bird, langur, or cheetal, which reassured him in the stillness of the empty road.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At least one of the many knife wounds on Greenberg’s body was to the back of her neck.—
Brandon Griggs,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Place the point of a large chef’s knife at the center of the lobster just below the large claws.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One idea that has already been discussed internally would see Real Madrid being effectively split into two different entities — separating the football side from the business side.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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One particularly aggressive military style raid on an apartment building in south Chicago saw dozens arrested and children separated from their parents.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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You’ll get slotted and solid spatulas and spoons for pasta, straining, seasoning, and more that are handcrafted with a BPA-free and non-toxic finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Place it in the freezer overnight; the remaining wax should easily come out with a spoon or fall out.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the novel examines clashes between diverging approaches to justice, honor, and community, its looping chronology illustrates the inescapable ripples of national and family histories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trump weighs in on Netanyahu criminal case Trump diverged from his prepared remarks to the Knesset to call on Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu, who faces three criminal charges.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Toss together sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a large bowl; divide between 2 large rimmed baking sheets.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Safe daily amounts are about ½ to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon consumed throughout the day.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Discussions have been held about dividing Madrid’s football operations from their business operations and letting speculators invest in the latter — although how (or if) that would work in practice is a moot point.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most herbaceous perennials that spread or clump can flourish when divided every few years, such as hostas, coneflowers, daylilies, phlox, and bee balm.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If the beans feel too stiff to spread, add about a tablespoon of neutral oil to loosen them up.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Brush top and edges of pie with egg white and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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