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
Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
A little over five years ago, Gray Benko forked over $875,000 for a centuries-old home in the charming South Carolina community of Summerville, about 25 miles from downtown Charleston.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
But the criss cross of the fork likely gained popularity when Pillsbury published their first recipe for Peanut Butter Balls in a 1932 cookbook entitled Pillsbury's Balanced Recipes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
In a different room, Skeels showed me a wooden box inside of which a homemade, clear-plastic tunnel forked in two directions: on one side, toward a yellow circle on the floor of the enclosure, and on the other, toward a purple one.
—Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
A little over five years ago, Gray Benko forked over $875,000 for a centuries-old home in the charming South Carolina community of Summerville, about 25 miles from downtown Charleston.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
Pour in cream, mixing with a fork or a pastry blender just until combined.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
But the criss cross of the fork likely gained popularity when Pillsbury published their first recipe for Peanut Butter Balls in a 1932 cookbook entitled Pillsbury's Balanced Recipes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
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This stylish oasis is separated from the main spa and boasts an intimate relaxation lounge with Fendi furniture and a mother-of-pearl shower for two.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Just one vote separated Ichiro Suzuki from being a unanimous Hall of Famer.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The department wrote that Ross turned toward an officer with the knife in hand.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Jan. 2025
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The pardons for those who attacked the U.S. Capitol included those who didn’t commit violence as well as those who carried firearms, Tasers, and knives into the melee, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.—
Patrik Jonsson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Just as the ceremony began, however, the clouds began to part.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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Sun exposure: Full to part sun Soil type: Average, acidic to neutral Crabapples are stunning when in full bloom with their branches fully covered in flowers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mixing one requires no special tools or equipment, just a glass and a spoon.—
Shannon Mustipher,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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Progresso’s latest product doesn’t require a spoon.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The galleries are categorized according to three themes — religion, kingship, and society — and divided into historical eras: Predynastic, the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, the Late Kingdom, Ptolemaic (Greek) Egypt, and the Roman period.—
Kate McMahon,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Americans largely support Trump's mass deportation plans, but are divided on how they should be carried out.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Stir together ricotta, mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl; set ricotta mixture aside.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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To visualize how little exposure that entails, consider that one gram of poop (picture a quarter teaspoon) from a person with norovirus can include billions of viral particles.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The two friends find their paths diverging in their 30s and the trip takes some unexpected turns, including a chance encounter with a classmate and a bachelor party.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2025
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Here, Furze’s path diverges from Hobson’s, creating a sort of natural experiment with an unexpected result.—
Cal Newport,
The New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One tablespoon of ghee covers 13% of your daily needs for vitamin A, while the same serving of butter covers just 10%.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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In this case, one tablespoon per gallon of water will do.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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