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
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 20 June 2025
Amtrak is forlorn that its Heartland Flyer service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth will not be able to continue unless the Texas Department of Transportation forks over more money.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 12 June 2025
Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 13 June 2025
The Knicks spent too much money and forked up too many assets to have this many weapons at their disposal but stay resigned to playing reactionary offense.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
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Verb
The real Cooper, freshly awakened from a coma induced by sticking a fork in an electrical socket, his long-absent memory restored, arrives shortly thereafter, thence to be transported back in time to the night of the murder of Laura Palmer, which brought him to Twin Peaks so many years ago.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 20 June 2025
Amtrak is forlorn that its Heartland Flyer service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth will not be able to continue unless the Texas Department of Transportation forks over more money.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 12 June 2025
Noun
Buyers will have to fork over an extra $5,000 for the new features, according to the carmaker's website.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 13 June 2025
The Knicks spent too much money and forked up too many assets to have this many weapons at their disposal but stay resigned to playing reactionary offense.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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As the clock struck five on Saturday evening, the clouds over Lake Montauk parted and the sun beamed down—just in time for Loro Piana’s chic cocktail gathering at the Crow’s Nest.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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To compliment the blue cotton candy tones of the ensemble, Rihanna wore her hair in a sweet half-up do, leaving out face-framing sections that were parted down the middle and swept towards her ears.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
Noun
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All four had been stabbed multiple times with a large knife.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Besides allowing for rapid, efficient construction, a modular approach turns data centers into a Swiss Army knife for ever-changing customer needs.—
Andrew Schaap,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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In a game where the Angels and Nationals combined for 24 runs and 30 hits — with the 19 hits and 15 runs given up by the Angels’ pitching staff representing season-worst marks — what ultimately separated the teams was the Angels’ inability to come through with runners on base.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Jun-ho shoots the glass separating the VIPs’ watch tower from the game arena, getting In-ho’s attention.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Special spoons or forks accompany certain dishes, as are wine glasses, which are always refilled without your needing to ask for it.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Just like with the steamer method, consider lifting the pile with a spoon or your fingers.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
Verb
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His stance diverged from both Pentagon climate policy in previous administrations and the department's own research.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Political leaders and business owners on the call were in consensus about the need for easier access to work visas, but diverged on the question of citizenship.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Add powdered sugar, almond extract, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt; beat on medium speed until ingredients are incorporated and mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Place tomatoes, beans, shallots, thyme, vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and garlic powder in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish; toss to coat ingredients.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Verb
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The brand’s production is divided between Paris and Istanbul, the latter being a city with family ties for India.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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The Oval Office’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ has divided opinion, after estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) found the policies would cost the poorest Americans roughly $1,600 a year while increasing the income of the wealthiest households by an average of $12,000 annually.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Flip tortillas; scatter 2 tablespoons of the cheese over one half of toasted side.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Fill the pan with water and add 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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