forks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fork
as in parts
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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forks

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noun

plural of fork
as in spoons

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Recent Examples of forks
Verb
In Harmony, Minnesota, just 8 miles south of the byway, tour Niagara Cave, or check out the orchards (and Mississippi River views) along the winding Apple Blossom Scenic Byway, which forks off State-16 in La Crescent, Minnesota. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Wohlfarth said that the fact that sports gambling becoming legal in North Carolina helped a lot with his business — one that forks over $30,000 annually to DirecTV and has to have other streaming platforms to show all sorts of games, the reality of being a sports bar. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forks
  1. parts
  2. spoons
  3. diverges
  4. knives
  5. separates
  6. tablespoons
  7. teaspoons
Verb
  • Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • Adding to the effortlessness of my stay, silicone bibs, cups, spoons, and plates plus high chairs were provided immediately at every restaurant, and the diverse kids menu doesn’t consist of simply junk food and French fries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Kitchen Tools and Silverware Common kitchen utensils, such as stainless steel spatulas and serving spoons, as well as everyday silverware, are smart thrift store finds for students.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of spoons
Verb
  • That diverges significantly from other perpetual futures products offered internationally.
    — Davis Giangiulio,Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Planning agents can help make the plan good enough to trust before anything gets built, and then the system can flag only where the result diverges.
    — Corey Ercanbrack, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of diverges
Noun
  • Audiences and critics alike could smell the fear, and got their knives out.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Make Leaf Decoupage Pumpkins For a no-carve pumpkin decorating project, reach for paper in lieu of knives.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of knives
Verb
  • That production focus separates the project from a purely materials-development effort.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The language surrounding an actual injury tends to be very different from the anticipation of being stabbed – AI should be expected to construct a box for pain that separates it from fear.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of separates
Noun
  • Bring 1 cup white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in small saucepan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl to make a thick paste, then spread it over the stain.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Definition of tablespoons
Noun
  • Sprinkle pork chops evenly with 2 teaspoons of the seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as well as the oregano, cumin, coriander, and paprika.
    — Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
Definition of teaspoons

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“Forks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forks. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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