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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in knife
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fork
New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
The Arizona Coyotes organization fell into bankruptcy in 2009 and required Glendale to fork over $50 million to the NHL to keep the franchise in Arizona.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
Bake at 450°F until the cauliflower is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fork 
Verb
Both the belt and chain variants are built around a 6061 aluminum alloy frame and fork with an adjustable stem for improved comfort and fit.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
The Arizona Coyotes organization fell into bankruptcy in 2009 and required Glendale to fork over $50 million to the NHL to keep the franchise in Arizona.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Noun
Method Combine the miso, saké, mirin, sugar and mayo in a small bowl, stirring with a fork or small whisk until no lumps remain.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
Bake at 450°F until the cauliflower is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fork
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fork
Verb
-
Gong then drove each victim’s Tesla to separate desert areas and burned them, the DA’s office said.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
-
In District 1, John Park and Melinda Liu have pulled away from three other candidates in the race, but the two of them were separated by just 57 votes out of more than 14,900 votes tallied as of Friday night.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The task of silverware placement and napkin arranging begins as a relatively simple one, taught through phonetic devices like B-M-W (bread, meal, water) or various colorful stories that involve the knife protecting the spoon.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
-
The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Heraclio Mejia, threatened violence against his wife, injured a family member who attempted to de-escalate the situation with a knife, then assaulted a police officer, Joseph said.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
At that point, the fan wanted no part of the chat anymore, and Franklin left a parting message.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
-
Stop in just before dinner to catch the sun cast a parting glow across the herb garden.Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Strain cranberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl, pressing firmly with back of a spoon to yield about 1 1/4 cups; discard solids.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
-
After deciding between white and dark chocolate, dip a spoon into a hot drink like milk.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Lacking a tie-breaking vote could delay action at the FTC, such as when the commission was divided over 7-Eleven’s $21 billion purchase of Speedway stores in 2021.William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
-
For months leading up to the 2024 election, polling demonstrated that Americans were sharply divided on the United States’ responsibility to support Ukraine.Dan Caldwell, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Mix the brown sugar, pecans, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl, then sprinkle over the potatoes.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
-
Season with remaining 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Wall Street’s Trump reactions begin to diverge When Donald Trump was elected president Tuesday, markets soared.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
-
The claim sharply diverges from the 538 polling average, which indicates a neck-and-neck race.Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
That can mean having about a cup of plain Greek yogurt with half a cup of berries and a tablespoon of chia seeds; oatmeal with chia, flax, or hemp seeds or berries; or whole grain sourdough bread with half an avocado.Korin Miller, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
-
Increase the speed to high and add the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, and beat until the whites form stiff peaks, 3 to 4 minutes.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near fork
Cite this Entry
“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share