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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Recent Examples of fork
Jason Evangelho, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
When growing carrots in the garden bed, quality is variable with carrots often coming up twisted or forked.
Herbs.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2025
Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
The crucial moments in most biographies tend to arrive early, when a life begins to deviate from those around it — those moments when the future forks, when there’s a sheep-versus-goat separation.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Verb
All the way back in the NES days, Nintendo was the sole producer of game cartridges for the console, which meant developers had to play ball and fork over whatever costs were associated.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
When growing carrots in the garden bed, quality is variable with carrots often coming up twisted or forked.
Herbs.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
After simmering in a pot for about 30 minutes, tiny creole potatoes are added and cooked until soft, and until the chicken is tender enough to pull apart with a fork.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
The crucial moments in most biographies tend to arrive early, when a life begins to deviate from those around it — those moments when the future forks, when there’s a sheep-versus-goat separation.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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The couples who were separated in the show — like Jack and Kate, Desmond and Penny and Sawyer and Juliet — all reunited in those flashes.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The two are separated by an Interstate 95 overpass and the complex intersection of South Miami Avenue, South Dixie Highway, Brickell Avenue and Southwest 26th Road.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The knife was attached to a cable and measured to be seemingly less than an inch away from Cruise’s eyeball.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Two suspects reportedly ran up on the officer, threatened him with a knife and beat him, breaking his orbital bone.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Sitting cross-legged on the floor while her scalp was parted and pulled by a cousin, an auntie, someone who loved her.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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The crowd parted, and a tiny woman with a big smile emerged.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Yes Standard size: 1.7 oz Pros: Very hydrating; lightweight; suitable for sensitive skin; non-comedogenic Cons: Some users wish the tub came with a spoon.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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Remove with slotted spoon; place in a towel to keep warm.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Divided Society Finally, the uneven distribution of access to and benefits from humanoid technology could divide society even further.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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These changes, called genetic mutations, cause bone marrow cells to grow and divide too quickly.11 Experts don’t fully understand why these genetic mutations happen.—
Health,
Health,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt evenly over rice.—
Cathy Thomas,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Polling shows that Americans generally oppose the idea of reparations, though views diverge among racial groups.—
Laurel Rosenhall,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Is this a valuation issue where the price and the fundamentals are diverging?—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 10- to 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over top.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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