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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Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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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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Awkward wooden forks and spoons have been around for years.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Cara Mangini spoons these luscious tomatoes over crostini that she's smeared with goat cheese or ricotta, then tops each with extra basil.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
21 May 2026
Verb
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RedNotes users This is where WorkBuddy diverges sharply from many Western counterparts.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But his account of the incident significantly diverges from there.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Most home cooks are better off with knives that feel balanced and comfortable in-hand.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Someone left dolls meant to resemble Lew Wasserman and the studio’s spokesperson Sally Van Slyke, crucified and with knives sticking out of them, at Universal’s headquarters.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Stepping inside, visitors are greeted by a double-sided masonry fireplace that anchors the entryway and separates it from a cozy sitting area and an open dining space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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One of the drones hit the roof of an apartment building in Galați, a town on the river Danube that separates Romania, Ukraine and Moldova.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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
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In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the dumpling sauce, 2 tablespoons of the salad kit dressing, 1 tablespoon mandarin orange juice, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and the ginger.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt to skillet and cook until onions are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Pat chicken dry; sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tablespoon curry powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Forks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forks. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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