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
Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
So much so that the Dallas Mavericks’ rising star forked over $7,000 at a memorabilia establishment for some Knueppel trading cards.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Next year should be a fork in the road in the rebuild, and in Davidson’s career.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Before planting, spread a layer 4 or 5 inches deep over the planting area and use a shovel or fork to dig down about 8 to 10 inches, loosening the soil and mixing in the compost.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
So much so that the Dallas Mavericks’ rising star forked over $7,000 at a memorabilia establishment for some Knueppel trading cards.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Both versions include a silent rear-hub motor that makes an adequate 30 ft lbs of torque, a 350-Wh battery, a carbon fork, Shimano two-piston brakes, and Schwalbe G-ONE tires.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Next year should be a fork in the road in the rebuild, and in Davidson’s career.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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Leadership in Kansas City, Kansas’ largest public school district quietly parted ways with their head of special education who, for years, has drawn criticism from families and staff.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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Now, Keiko Aoki—widow of Benihana founder Rocky Aoki—is parting ways with her bi-level residence spanning the Fifth Avenue skyscraper’s 33rd and 34th floors.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) tracks run down the middle of 7th Street, cutting through West Oakland like a knife between older homes and the industrial areas of the Oakland Port.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The knife sticking out of him has Siri’s DNA on it.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once inside the camp, prisoners were separated into different groups, with some sent almost immediately to the gas chambers.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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As of early April, the two remained separated.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Schupe’s sculptures are made from forks and spoons.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Why is a spoon shaped that way?—
Cheryl Russell,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That brings me to Chappelle, where Collins and I diverge most directly.—
Geoff Bennett,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Its return at a significantly lower price comes as activity at the top of Manhattan’s market continues to diverge from the broader picture.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan, parsley, pesto, egg, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste; mix to combine.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Add remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon chipotle chiles, and 1 teaspoon chili powder; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The proposal was to close the Churchill Avenue crossing, which is right next to Palo Alto High School, but the community is divided on what is the best way to protect kids.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon have technically been at war since Israel was established in 1948, and Lebanon remains deeply divided over diplomatic engagement with Israel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Because 1 tablespoon contains about 90 calories, over-consuming tahini can contribute to excess calorie intake and unwanted weight gain.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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An easy way to treat this disease is to make a spray using 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1/2 a teaspoon of dish soap, and 1 gallon of water.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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