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verb

Definition of forknext
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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fork

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noun

as in knife

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Recent Examples of fork
Verb
Because recycling operates as an industry, its aims are forked. — Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026 Someone who’s paying a fortune, and therefore expects super-human service in exchange for six-figure annual dues or forking over $4,000 per night for a room? — Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Noun
Friday’s Bank of Japan decision is shaping up to be the most consequential moment of Governor Kazuo Ueda’s tenure — and a defining fork in the economic path. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Use a fork or slotted spoon to transfer the marinated tofu to a baking sheet. — Ali Francis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
  1. part
  2. knife
  3. separate
  4. spoon
  5. diverge
  6. teaspoon
  7. divide
  8. tablespoon
Verb
  • But no smile can truly part the clouds that loom over Nacua off the gridiron.
    — Kai Dizon, Oc Register, 30 July 2026
  • For an additional pop of color, Cardi wore her hair in an icy blue bob that was parted to the side and curled under at the ends.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of part
Noun
  • The result is an LP that feels like both a one-off and a leap forward, constantly code-switching between electronic freakouts that wouldn’t be out of place on the Planet Mu label and sultry club pop with the campy, prop-knife edge of electroclash.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Today’s dinner knife is still sharp, although never quite sharp enough.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of knife
Verb
  • Carroll built his home in 2009 directly behind the park, separated only by a fence.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Bunion Bootie is an ultra-thin, soft fabric big-toe alignment sleeve that fits comfortably inside your shoes, with a lightweight, breathable, second-skin design that separates the big toe from the second.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of separate
Noun
  • Drizzle 1½ cups sauce over and, using an offset spatula or a spoon, spread evenly over eggplants.
    — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
  • Cover with lid slightly ajar (a flat wooden spoon between the insert and the lid works well), and cook on LOW, stirring occasionally, until peach mixture is jammy and very aromatic, about 6 hours.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
Definition of spoon
Verb
  • Samsung and Meta’s contrasting results highlighted the diverging fortunes of the companies supplying — and paying for — the AI buildout.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
  • Where did the experiences of working on those two albums diverge?
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Definition of diverge
Noun
  • While the pork is browning, in a large bowl, combine the peaches with 1 tablespoon vinegar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice and 1 tablespoon oil.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Start with 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon and vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon each of cardamom and ginger.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of teaspoon
Verb
  • Pezeshkian and his camp have pushed back, portraying IRIB as dividing the country at the time of war.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Later on Friday, Infantino said the plan was to strengthen such bodies, not divide world soccer.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of divide
Noun
  • While the pork is browning, in a large bowl, combine the peaches with 1 tablespoon vinegar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice and 1 tablespoon oil.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture in the center of each square, and spread slightly to fill the smaller square while maintaining the border.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of tablespoon

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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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