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
Pilar Cruz, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Last year, shoppers in Turkey and Brazil had to fork out $3,400 and $2,800, respectively, for an iPhone 15 due to high import taxes on foreign electronics.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2025
We were camped on Danaher Creek, at the head of the south fork of the Flathead.
—Howard Copenhaver, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Cargill’s position at the center of the global food system gives us a unique opportunity to partner— from farm to fork — to deliver safe, nutritious and sustainable food, while building a climate-resilient food system ready for the future.
—Pilar Cruz, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Last year, shoppers in Turkey and Brazil had to fork out $3,400 and $2,800, respectively, for an iPhone 15 due to high import taxes on foreign electronics.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Avs are at one of those proverbial forks in the road that could define the franchise for years to come.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2025
We were camped on Danaher Creek, at the head of the south fork of the Flathead.
—Howard Copenhaver, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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That may not sound like much, but in a market where supply and demand are often separated by razor-thin margins, the impact on oil prices could be significant.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.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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One of her sons, 11-year-old Yusuf, his head heavily bandaged, screamed in grief as the shroud of his younger sibling was parted to show his face.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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His parting gift might be to broaden some of its horizons, too, and that legacy would extend well beyond his departure.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Demerara syrup 5 Fresh blackberries 3 Fresh lime wedges 6 Fresh mint leaves Muddle syrup, blackberries and limes in a Tom Collins glass, express the mint leaves by putting them in the palms of your hands and clapping once or twice, add rum and club soda down a long spoon and stir.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Cook, spreading the garlic into the skillet with the back of a spoon, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.—
Cathy Thomas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 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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Whisk in the cornstarch, salt, and ½ teaspoon of the cardamom.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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Season salmon with garlic powder, onion powder, remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt and remaining ⅛ teaspoon pepper.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
14 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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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium until foamy.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Strawberry Pie 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and capped 1 baked pie crust 1 cup heavy cream, whipped OR 1 small carton Cool Whip Combine cornstarch, gelatin, sugar and water in saucepan.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
13 May 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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