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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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
Alexandra Plakias, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
Carbon fiber is used for parts such as the Colnago fork and seatpost, along with the rims and hubs which were made in partnership with Campagnolo.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 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
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Just keep some tasks available for guests who might otherwise lurk uncomfortably – like shaking up the salad dressing or putting forks on the table.
—Alexandra Plakias, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
Carbon fiber is used for parts such as the Colnago fork and seatpost, along with the rims and hubs which were made in partnership with Campagnolo.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Venus will pass to the north of the much-fainter bluish star Regulus (in Leo, the Lion) on the morning of Sept. 19; the planet and star will appear low in the east-northeast predawn sky, separated by just over a half a degree.Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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One of the deputies went outside to grab more medical supplies from their car and saw Christopher S. Evans, 35, standing nearby with a knife in each hand.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Upon further inspection, the officer discovered 82 consumer grade fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms and one canister of pepper spray, according to the release.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 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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Benett / WireImage via Getty Images file Fans began to speculate that behind-the-scenes drama was dividing the cast.Doha Madani, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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The new players are shocked to learn of the life-or-death stakes and quickly divide into two groups: those that want to stay and keep competing, and those that want to cash out and leave.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 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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Henry went on to attend the School of Visual Arts and the Fashion Institute of Technology, but from there, her career path diverges significantly from what is expected from practicing artists.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Shanghai, Shenzhen, and the STAR Board diverged +0.62%, +0.58%, and +1.47%, respectively, on volume down -9.89% from yesterday, which is 133% of the 1-year average.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Add about 3 tablespoons of the buttermilk brine to the flour mixture and rub together with your fingers to create small clumps.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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In a small bowl, soften 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin in 1 tablespoon of cold water.Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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