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 forks
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Verb
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Whirlpool recommends alternating spoons and forks and placing those handles down; load knives handles up.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Farberware Set of 5 Measuring Spoons At just $4, this five-piece set of plastic measuring spoons is a kitchen must-have.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kottikollon’s approach diverges sharply from Silicon Valley’s model, often defined by prescription-heavy biohacking and evangelized by the likes of Bryan Johnson.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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However the new break-up plan diverges from an earlier promise where Ramaphosa said Eskom would be split into three standalone units, sparking uncertainty among some investors, noted South African newspaper Business Day.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Using scissors, or knives that aren’t sharp may crush the vascular tissue and prevent the flowers from taking up water, leading to faster decline.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Others just shrug, throw all their knives in the dishwasher week after week, and then toss them into a drawer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In flying cars, that difference often separates experimental designs from aircraft ready for real-world service.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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This level of oversight and focus is what separates expert DHI centers from clinics that merely advertise the technique.—
Daniel Fusch,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Whisk soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, remaining 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch together in second bowl; set aside.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ladle soup in 4 broiler-safe bowls, and top each evenly with 5 tablespoons mozzarella and 1 tablespoon Parmesan.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Place chicken, carrots, celery, bay leaves, bouillon cube, 2 cups of the onions, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1 teaspoon of the black pepper in a large stockpot.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Add remaining 2/3 cup of wine, the beef broth, the seared meat (and juices), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Forks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forks. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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