FORKS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

forks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fork

as in parts

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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forks

2 of 2

noun

plural of fork

as in spoons

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Recent Examples of forks

Verb

Wohlfarth said that the fact that sports gambling becoming legal in North Carolina helped a lot with his business — one that forks over $30,000 annually to DirecTV and has to have other streaming platforms to show all sorts of games, the reality of being a sports bar. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forks

Verb

Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of parts

Noun

Forks and spoons, tables and chairs, tea-pots and entire houses—books too—were all to be designed towards both practicality and beauty.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
Fishing for striped bass near this kind of structure can be productive in the summer and fall, sometimes by employing vertical jigging with hefty spoons or soft plastics to entice fish patrolling the bottom.

— Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of spoons

Verb

The show diverges from the book’s plot, with some of the storytelling mechanics shifting for the screen.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
The newer Kobe variant diverges by employing Knicks blue and orange through a splatter pattern on its eyestay panel and heel counter, as well as underneath a translucent blue outsole.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of diverges

Noun

Four days earlier, Frederick Spears had been arrested for threatening his son with knives.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The white cross with red surround has long been a sacred badge in the world of knives, indicating the timeless dependability and versatility of the Swiss Army knife.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of knives

Verb

The condition increases the risk of serious complications including placental abruption, in which the placenta separates from the uterus before delivery.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Navigating these forks is a mental burden that separates experienced physicians from those just starting out.

— Arya Rao, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of separates

Noun

Bring 1 cup white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in small saucepan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl to make a thick paste, then spread it over the stain.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026

Definition of tablespoons

Noun

Sprinkle pork chops evenly with 2 teaspoons of the seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon of the pepper.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as well as the oregano, cumin, coriander, and paprika.

— Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026