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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forks
Noun
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Slice up to serve or dig in with spoons.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Grab any accessories from your kitchen drawer, including spatulas, wooden spoons and even use a giant pot to collect candy.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is where our brand of technical analysis diverges from the purists who focus on price only.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
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Powell’s cautious stance diverges from that of several colleagues on the Fed’s rate-setting committee.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Homemade knives, called shanks, are plentiful inside the prison, several inmates said.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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With violence, or the threat of it, being so pervasive in today’s society, many young people now carry knives out of fear for their own safety, Alexander said.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One key feature that separates this sweet treat from other pumpkin pies is the fluffy egg whites.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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Try to lift those pumpkins by the stem, and the rest of the squash separates and goes splat on the ground.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sprinkle chicken evenly with Italian seasoning, 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Season with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Forks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forks. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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