as in to separate
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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as in knife
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Recent Examples of fork
Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
On average, parents spent 24% of their household income on child care with nearly half forking over more than $18,000 in 2023, according to an annual survey from Care.com.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2024
Trust that by finding your center, everything else will fall into place—not the other way around!
August 2024
Two of Wands: The month of August will provide you with a fork in the road.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Hikers looking for a slightly more waterproof, breathable shell can fork over $30 extra for the brand’s (still extremely affordable) Rainier jacket.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
On average, parents spent 24% of their household income on child care with nearly half forking over more than $18,000 in 2023, according to an annual survey from Care.com.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
Noun
On the left, outside use the salad fork, then the dinner fork, then the dessert fork.
—Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2024
Trust that by finding your center, everything else will fall into place—not the other way around!
August 2024
Two of Wands: The month of August will provide you with a fork in the road.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Emotions cooled after that, but season 47 finished strong with the signature moment of Operation: Italy, followed by a stellar penultimate episode in which separating fact from fiction never appeared harder.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The two later separated in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2016.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The knife should slide in and pry open the shell easily.Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
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Originating as a sod knife, these have become essential equipment for our garden staff at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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Although Lopez kept it modest with the lacy sleeves, the shirt parted at the bottom, revealing her abs.Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Yet by the seventies the generations had parted so thoroughly that experts tended to accuse seniors of neglect.Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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Fold in oats and chocolate chips using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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This set includes a thermal bag for keeping your caviar cool, a keepsake caviar tin key, pearl spoon, creme fraiche and a 125g tin of Estate Caviar along with four bags of Tantos in each flavor including marinara, cacio e pepe, pesto and classic.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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And the House Democratic caucus has been divided over whether to touch the minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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And the Crime Stoppers reward could be divided among dozens of tips that the police say were helpful in the investigation.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ingredients for chocolate mousse 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 avocados 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 teaspoons agave nectar 1⁄4 cup almond milk 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt Directions for chocolate mousse 1.Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Add ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest to the seasoning.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Shanghai, Shenzhen, and the STAR Board diverged to close +1.05%, +1.24%, and +1.26%, respectively, on volume that increased +19.48% from yesterday, which is 180% of the 1-year average.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tectonic Forces and a Giant Plume of Magma As these tectonic plates diverge, fissures in Earth's crust crack open, allowing magma to well up and spew lava onto the surface.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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Add pork and mix to combine; add beef and gently mix until just combined. Divide and cook meatballs: Portion and roll meatballs into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each); arrange at least 1/2-inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Broil until meatballs are browned, 6 to 8 minutes.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup cold water and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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