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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as in knife
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as in to pay
to hand over or use up in payment
I hated to have to fork over that kind of money for a new set of tires
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Recent Examples of fork
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Patients could still have to fork over hundreds or thousands of dollars for their prescription.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2025
The knife is then placed into resting position on the plate so that the fork can be switched to the dominant hand, tines facing upward to eat.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The partners are forking out $78 million for the IP with Angel’s portion of the investment at about $31 million in cash, its first big move since merging with a SPAC for a public listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Patients could still have to fork over hundreds or thousands of dollars for their prescription.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
The suspension setup is different, too – 43-mm front forks offer 5.3 in (135 mm) of travel up front, and a preload-adjustable rear monoshock comes with 5.1 in (130 mm) of travel.
—New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2025
The knife is then placed into resting position on the plate so that the fork can be switched to the dominant hand, tines facing upward to eat.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Noun
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Amazon quietly discounted dozens of top picks from Stewart’s collection, including Dutch ovens, knife sets, oven mitts, and more, with prices starting at just $8 and discounts going for up to 60 percent off.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The social media post was accompanied by emojis of a knife, an ax and red drops after the statement.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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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
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
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Dissolve 1 tablespoon of blackstrap molasses in warm water to make a magnesium drink.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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