fork 1 of 2

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 area The 123,552 acres is a short drive from the capital Windhoek, so this is a convenient spot for those not wanting to drive for hours or fork out for light aircraft flights. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates championed the idea; the tech mogul argued that by not taxing those tools, but still forking over payroll taxes on employee earnings, employers are incentivized to replace humans with machines. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
Suspension duties are handled by a KYB inverted fork and a rear shock, working alongside an aluminum swingarm. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 But witnessing the state’s beauty and wildlife was met with the occasional fork, or tree, in the road. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 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
  • Her light brown hair is also parted down the middle and worn loose around her face.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Snow’s straight blond hair was parted down the middle and flowed over her shoulders in loose layers.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of part
Noun
  • Eyes ruptured by knives, fireworks, bungee cords, windshields, beer bottles, sticks, rocks, fish hooks, and more.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Clean the sink, faucet, counters, cutting boards and fridge drawers or shelves beforehand, and use clean knives, peelers and colanders, especially after prepping raw meat, poultry or seafood.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of knife
Verb
  • The leather chain separates from the meat chain early and runs through more hands, weakening the link between the tannery and the farm.
    — Maria Brozman, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The couple briefly separated in 2025 after the first season of the reality show had aired, but later reconciled.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of separate
Noun
  • Bodum is offering free plastic spoons and warning stickers to people who have these coffee makers at home.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Cook 1 green bell pepper, halved, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped, 1 medium white onion, finely chopped, and 2 celery stalks, finely chopped, in same skillet, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until softened, about 4 minutes.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of spoon
Verb
  • Eventually, training for a marathon in Antarctica will ultimately need to diverge from the usual preparation.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But with the ChatGPT era altering how consumers engage online, the companies are diverging.
    — Ari Levy, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of diverge
Noun
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and the garlic, stirring until the butter is melted and coats the beans.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Microwave your sponge, cycle it through the dishwasher, or soak it in a solution of one-quarter to one-half of a teaspoon of concentrated bleach per quart of warm water to properly clean it.
    — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of teaspoon
Verb
  • Chiplets and advanced packaging Chiplet designs divide a system’s functions among smaller semiconductor dies connected within a single package.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Those benefits focus on food security, economic mobility and reconnecting neighborhoods divided by the highway.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of divide
Noun
  • Add a tablespoon of water as needed during cooking to prevent the pan from becoming dry.
    — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Yellowing fabric shades can be cleaned with a baking soda paste made with 1 tablespoon of baking soda and a small amount of water.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of tablespoon

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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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