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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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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As the sun sank, neighbors began banging spoons on metal pots from inside their homes, the subtle but unmistakable clank of government protests.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Mitt left my little glass prep bowls, mini tongs, jiggers, measuring spoons, and thermometer probes sparkling clean.—
Kelsey Jane Youngman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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Where the story diverges is the way New Edition combined hip-hop, R&B, and old-school doo-wop to create new jack swing.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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This, fundamentally, is where our understanding of body and dance diverges from Rodin’s.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Western-style chefs' knives have a wider 20º angle for chopping, while most Japanese-style knives have a less aggressive 15º angle that’s adept at slicing.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy The journey to the titanium spork wound through Hollywood, forks with knives for handles, and a bizarre American craze for turtle soup.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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The seat, which separates from the aircrew during the ejection process, appears to have sustained damage with a portion of its back structure missing.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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This combination of legal excellence and genuine local expertise separates truly effective personal injury representation from the alternatives in a market as competitive as South Florida.—
Anton Lucanus
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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In a small bowl, mix three tablespoons of baking soda with one tablespoon of water.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 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 Apr. 2026.
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