FORKS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

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

2 of 2

noun

plural of fork

as in spoons

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Recent Examples of forks

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

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

The city's top chefs, such as Charlie Palmer, Danny Meyer and Daniel Boulud, and food workers and volunteers would be doled out with tasks with everything from cutting veggies to organizing forks, spoons and plates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin broke out of Alcatraz by digging holes in the prison walls using spoons from the cafeteria.

— Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of spoons

Verb

But where each side diverges is on who was seeking revenge, an act that resulted in the death of an unintended victim — Robinson — instead of Bowman.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of diverges

Noun

The hijackers used small knives to threaten passengers, attack crew members and seize the planes.

— Rio Yamat, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Inside, police found several silver kitchen knives with blood on them, two white shirts with blood on them, broken glass and a broken wine bottle.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of knives

Verb

Babcock separates McDavid and Draisaitl for much of the season at five-on-five, unless Bowman can find a driver from outside the roster.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The details showed up on slouchy tailoring, shimmering dresses, metallic separates and playful accessories.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 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