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
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the eyes of NHL owners have strayed south of the border, where a handful of American markets have reportedly expressed interest in forking over expansion fees that could one day eclipse $2 billion.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Moments later, Usiripalli allegedly struck the teen in the left clavicle with a metal fork held in his right hand.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Patients could still have to fork over hundreds or thousands of dollars for their prescription.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the eyes of NHL owners have strayed south of the border, where a handful of American markets have reportedly expressed interest in forking over expansion fees that could one day eclipse $2 billion.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
During the flight, Usiripalli allegedly stabbed two 17-year-old passengers seated next to each other with a metal fork – one in the left shoulder area and the other in the back of the head, according to charging documents.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Moments later, Usiripalli allegedly struck the teen in the left clavicle with a metal fork held in his right hand.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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Crawford, on the other hand, touted Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show bombshell hair; her honey-brown highlights softly waved and parted over the right side of her head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Arianna, though, bore the extra weight of being parted from her own child.—
Natalia Paradies,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While a decade ago the majority of knife crime perpetrated by young people was related to gangs, this is no longer the case, James Alexander, an associate enterprise fellow in criminology at London Metropolitan University, told CNN.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Homemade knives, called shanks, are plentiful inside the prison, several inmates said.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 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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Consider a night out with friends, and the diverging consequences of buying a round of shots versus opening up Instagram.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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Now, among residents aged 15 to 49, those rates are about 5% higher, a pattern that began diverging in the 2000s and has steadily widened.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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 Nov. 2025.
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