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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Noun
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Human infants naturally learn new words and their associations, such as how spoons are related to plates because they are both used to eat or jackets are related to shoes since both are worn outside.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025 -
The spoons, which Blanchett also wore to a Borderlands screening in the summer of 2024, were meant to highlight the sustainable fashion efforts that the actress often champions.—
Laney Crawley,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Every once in a while, Only Murders in the Building will shake things up with a one-off episode that diverges from the show’s usual style.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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But Cynthia’s vision diverges sharply from industry norms.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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They’re designed to hold up to regular use with forks and knives, so even busy families with kids can enjoy a meal without causing any unwanted scuffs.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The knives are dishwasher-safe, have an anti-rust coating and come with blade guards to ensure safe storage.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s what separates him from most.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gentle sonication then separates the layers into stable nanosheets.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While skillet heats, sprinkle pork chops evenly with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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Add one and a half teaspoons of sugar or half a teaspoon of salt for each cup of whole eggs.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 Dec. 2024
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“Forks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forks. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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