as in to separate
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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as in knife
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Recent Examples of fork
Jason Evangelho, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
When growing carrots in the garden bed, quality is variable with carrots often coming up twisted or forked.
Herbs.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2025
Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Up the north fork of Cattail Creek, as the water rises, no first responder knocks on Janicke Glynn’s door.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
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Verb
All the way back in the NES days, Nintendo was the sole producer of game cartridges for the console, which meant developers had to play ball and fork over whatever costs were associated.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
When growing carrots in the garden bed, quality is variable with carrots often coming up twisted or forked.
Herbs.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Investment in corporate social responsibility is facing a fork in the road.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Up the north fork of Cattail Creek, as the water rises, no first responder knocks on Janicke Glynn’s door.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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While they are legally separated, their divorce has stalled due to Girardi's conservatorship and legal troubles.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Sea to land To separate the sea courses from the land courses, Bost serves a surprise palate cleanser, a dish of orgeat (almond flavored) ice cream topped with N25 Kaluga caviar, almond oil and shavings of aged celery root.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Not all of her tips and tricks to staying fabulous involve undergoing a knife or needle though.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Trump’s entire economic agenda is sitting on a knife’s edge.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Sitting cross-legged on the floor while her scalp was parted and pulled by a cousin, an auntie, someone who loved her.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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The crowd parted, and a tiny woman with a big smile emerged.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Remove with slotted spoon; place in a towel to keep warm.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2025
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Yes Standard size: 1.7 oz Pros: Very hydrating; lightweight; suitable for sensitive skin; non-comedogenic Cons: Some users wish the tub came with a spoon.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Fallout from President Trump’s break with Elon Musk is roiling a Republican Party that was already divided over the fate of the president’s landmark legislation.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Americans were also divided over what their separation means for the country, according to the survey, which has a margin of error of 2.1 percentage points.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt evenly over rice.—
Cathy Thomas,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Privacy, security, and ethics are converging, not diverging.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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But the plot then diverges from Vittorio De Sica’s masterpiece in more ways than one, becoming less of a race-against-the clock scenario than a pointed study of both a character and a place.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over top.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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