FORKING Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

forking

verb

present participle of fork

as in parting

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 forking Critics say the considerable costs have put pressure on AI to deliver stratospheric profits, but there is little evidence to suggest businesses or everyday users will get enough value to warrant forking over a mountain of cash. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 June 2026 In one video clip, an elderly couple could be seen forking out the remnants of their flat, where the window facade was completely shattered. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 However, every day the Treasury is still forking out billions of dollars to manage existing service payments to lenders. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 May 2026 The media and entertainment business has been forking over hefty sums to a wide range of leaders. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026 The Bulls couldn’t control the ball, forking over 20 turnovers. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 So The Abbey Inn, run by the same family, is a brilliant chance to experience the chef’s farm-to-fork experience without forking out for a tasting menu. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 Cosco Shipping is forking over $7 billion to China State Shipbuilding to build out 87 new vessels, expanding on the company’s already swollen order book. — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2025 All of a sudden, cutting into a pork chop during a desert picnic or forking a salad in the Inner Hebrides offers more value. — Jillian Dara, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forking

Verb

And Champion’s parting words to us about Messi ahead of kickoff proved prescient.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
The house sits in a landscape of almost unimaginable beauty, cradled in the warm embrace of its own green valley, dramatic hills rising steeply on all sides but parting ahead to reveal distant fields.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026

Definition of parting

Verb

The diverging fortunes of the poorest and wealthiest Americans has emerged as a key theme in the US economy, and experts say AI is playing a significant role.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Different regions, given their diverging strengths and interests, face different challenges.

— Alois Zwinggi, Time, 24 June 2026

Definition of diverging

Verb

The main loft, meanwhile, has a dividing wall for privacy and contains a double bed and some more storage.

— Adam Williams July 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Meghan and Harry retreated from the royal spotlight in 2020, sparking global controversy and dividing opinion in Britain.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of dividing

Verb

Sked said bed bugs rarely disappear on their own, making early detection and prompt professional treatment the best way to prevent infestations from spreading.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026
By spreading the cost across many businesses, support organizations can deliver sophisticated capabilities at a fraction of the cost.

— Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026