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verb

Definition of forknext
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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fork

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noun

as in knife

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Recent Examples of fork
Verb
The joy on their faces when asked about their favorite parts of Messi’s performance was exactly what Jordan and probably many other families who forked over the money and sat through the chaos of the entry process hoped for. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 Owners today should expect to fork over 5 to 10 percent of their home’s value on initial landscaping, according to Oceanview Landscapes in Southampton. — Ben Kesslen, Curbed, 29 June 2026
Noun
Made totally from scratch, this Cherry Pie is worth every minute detail down to the fork-indented edges. — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 The Korean multi-discipline designer Minjae Kim, produced a set of knife, fork and spoon – along with a set of chopsticks. — Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
  1. part
  2. knife
  3. separate
  4. spoon
  5. diverge
  6. teaspoon
  7. divide
  8. tablespoon
Verb
  • But the mom’s parting gift, a diary, provides opaque glimpses into her life with Alfonso in the mid-1980s.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The body of her bouffant hair was parted over the left side of her head, with pieces tickling the top of her forehead.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of part
Noun
  • The Korean multi-discipline designer Minjae Kim, produced a set of knife, fork and spoon – along with a set of chopsticks.
    — Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Hold the corn, tip down, in the bowl, and using a sharp knife, cut straight down between the kernels and the cob, cutting as close to the cob as possible and rotating the ear about a quarter turn after each cut.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of knife
Verb
  • This is not Copenhagen, which has wide boulevards where vehicles and bikes can be easily separated.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The film tells the story of the tender yet destructive friendship between two 13-year-old boys who run away when they are threatened with being separated.
    — Alissa Simon, Variety, 4 July 2026
Definition of separate
Noun
  • Use your finger to draw a line across the back of your spoon.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • The pair of anglers also use Little Cleo spoons in blue with red dots.
    — Tom Opre, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Definition of spoon
Verb
  • Where the sources diverged more meaningfully is in explaining why institutions haven’t intervened—and each offered a different piece of the puzzle.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Industry forecasts diverge sharply on how fast the gap closes.
    — Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of diverge
Noun
  • To maximize the longevity of your hydrangeas, add a splash of lemon juice or a teaspoon of sugar to the vase water.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
  • Heat a teaspoon of neutral oil in a skillet over low-medium heat.
    — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026
Definition of teaspoon
Verb
  • The revelation has divided Jefferson descendants for decades.
    — Briana Stewart, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • The sale sees the property divided into three lots with two buildable, giving the opportunity to create a treasurable family compound in rural seclusion just a 30-minute drive from the island’s main towns.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of divide
Noun
  • For a boozy drink, add a tablespoon of vodka, gin, or bourbon to each glass before pouring in punch.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026
  • Wash surfaces with warm, soapy water before sanitizing them with a solution mix of 1 tablespoon of chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of water.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of tablespoon

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