as in to part
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 fork
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The company forked over $20 million in cash and voucher payments for consumers in the class-action suit and agreed to remove the terms from cereals that exceeded a certain sugar threshold.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Place the avocados in a large bowl and mash with a fork.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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Verb
Advertisers have proven willing to fork over big sums for Super Bowls in the past few years.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The company forked over $20 million in cash and voucher payments for consumers in the class-action suit and agreed to remove the terms from cereals that exceeded a certain sugar threshold.
—Heather Bushman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
It comes kitted with KKE suspension with 220 mm of travel that comprises a 37-mm front fork.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Place the avocados in a large bowl and mash with a fork.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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To complement her classically chic ensemble, Apple wore her hair straight and parted in the middle (reminiscent of her mom's signature style) along with smoky, winged liner and a rosy lipstick shade.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The sides parted on good terms, and Morey is expected to seek other NBA front-office opportunities in the future.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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On top of pocket knives, other sharp items that could be used as weapons, like corkscrews, Swiss Army knives, and box cutters, are not allowed through TSA.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Police said a knife was recovered at the scene.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Becca Sobol reached base safely in all five at-bats in a well-rounded offensive showing that separated from a 4-4 game after five innings.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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Just lay one between each plate to separate them for neat and quiet storage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Denise would tell her as much, yelling at Djena for the slightest infraction, such as leaving out a spoon while tidying up the kitchen.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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There were many capable mouths to feed and no one in the heart of the rotation who was adept at operating a spoon.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Messaging shifts, incentives diverge and priorities change.—
Gregory Lipich,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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That international positioning carries strategic implications that diverge sharply from typical Indian release patterns.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Add the flour, Parmesan cheese, eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
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Arrange 2 or 3 jalapeño slices, a teaspoon-size dab pimiento cheese, and one sausage on each pastry strip.—
Shelly Westerhausen Worcel,
Midwest Living,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Top with 4 scallions, thinly sliced, dividing evenly, and drizzle toasted sesame oil over if desired.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The rooms The property is divided into two towers that are connected by a sky bridge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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When mixing your solution, use one tablespoon of baking soda per 1 cup of water.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
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One tablespoon of chia seeds is about 60 calories, 2 grams (g) of protein, and 4 g of fiber.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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