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

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noun

plural of fork

as in spoons

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Recent Examples of forks

Verb

Paralyzed By Hope features two different scenes in which Apatow forks over some of that sweet, sweet Girls money to Bamford. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 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

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

Holt Renfrew shoppers can also purchase a selection of caviars, including Baeri, Kaluga, and Royal Ossetra varieties along with mother-of-pearl caviar spoons, ceramic ashtrays, and other collectibles.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
Bodum is offering free plastic spoons and warning stickers to people who have these coffee makers at home.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of spoons

Noun

Visit the family’s legacy shop next door, Anzen Hardware, for Japanese kitchen goods, knives and housewares.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Just like many of his neighbors, the sound of the Delciello’s bell sent Carmody scrambling to round up tools and knives that needed their dull blades refreshed.

— Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of knives

Verb

Two college students in June were reportedly also trapped in the keyhole at Panther State Beach, an opening in the rock that separates it from Yellow Bank Beach.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
The project will involve building a flyover bridge to better connect the two areas over existing train tracks in an industrial area that separates them.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 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