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
Connie Ogle, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
Gently stir with a fork to combine the ingredients.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 4 July 2025
But in my case that logic led down a path of potentially unnecessary tests and procedures, all of which cost money—not only to me, the patient forking over a co-pay, but also to the rest of the healthcare system.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Verb
Raised to know the difference between a fruit fork and an oyster fork, Billie’s sure the knowledge has done nothing to bring excitement into her life.
—Connie Ogle, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
Gently stir with a fork to combine the ingredients.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Noun
The Maroon 5 singer has revealed that Shelton tricked him into forking over $5,000 to secure a not-so-little miniature pig for his partner, Behati Prinsloo.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 4 July 2025
But in my case that logic led down a path of potentially unnecessary tests and procedures, all of which cost money—not only to me, the patient forking over a co-pay, but also to the rest of the healthcare system.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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The clouds truly began to part, however, when Antony and Josephine gave Baser some advice that would go on to change the course of her career.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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Paves also styled Simpson’s hair later that night, parting her hair on the left side of her head and tucking it behind her ears.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Once chilled, use a sharp knife and slice the meat against the grain into very thin pieces.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Alcala had a knife and cut the tie of her blouse around her neck, nicking her skin.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Court began as a campus summer program in the 1950s but was professionalized and somewhat separated from the university by the late Nicholas Rudall, who led the theater for decades prior to his retirement.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Unfortunately, some of this history seems relevant now as immigrant children are being forcibly separated from their parents.—
Jane Ciabattari
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Slice in half: Use a large knife to cut through the melon from end to end. Scoop: Use a large spoon to scoop out and remove the seeds from each half.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Strain the juice through a mesh strainer, pressing with the back of a spoon.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
12 July 2025
Verb
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If not for our nation’s First Amendment, our country could quickly resemble a despotism where police forces attack reporters and quash news reports that diverge from the official view.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
15 July 2025
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The groups may have diverged from each other about 130 million years ago, during the early Cretaceous period, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Directions Toss together cucumbers and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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It is finished out of left field with barely more than a teaspoon of sweet vermouth, offering just enough plush fruit and herbaceousness to keep it complex and interesting while keeping the overall sweetness very low.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Hamilton County residents are divided on the new lease terms for Paycor Stadium.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Tesla quarterly revenues by segment Q1 2019–Q2 2025 The column chart shows Tesla’s revenues divided by three segments: automotive, services and other, and energy generation and storage, from Q1 2019 through Q2 2025.—
Arjun Kharpal,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
Noun
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In a medium bowl, combine half and half, butter, the 2 tablespoons brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon and salt.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Add 1/2 tablespoon butter to pot, season contents with salt and pepper and simmer lightly.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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