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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Matt Lowe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Here is how to add powdered beetroot to your beverages:
Begin with a small amount of beetroot powder (e.g., one-half teaspoon), gradually adding more powder as needed.
Use a whisk, blender, or fork to ensure your beverage is free of clumps.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
The Eidolon also sports a carbon fork and internally routed cabling (except at the cockpit) for smooth lines inspired by classic race bikes – boasting a silhouette refined in collaboration with Belgium design house VoyagerCo.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Although forking the foundational model stops further advances from being leveraged without retraining, our experience is that the performance gains after fine-tuning a model often outweigh the need for base model updates.
—Matt Lowe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Here is how to add powdered beetroot to your beverages:
Begin with a small amount of beetroot powder (e.g., one-half teaspoon), gradually adding more powder as needed.
Use a whisk, blender, or fork to ensure your beverage is free of clumps.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
Smash the pulp of ripe two avocados in a bowl with a fork and add a few drops of lemon juice to prevent the avocados from turning brown.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
The Eidolon also sports a carbon fork and internally routed cabling (except at the cockpit) for smooth lines inspired by classic race bikes – boasting a silhouette refined in collaboration with Belgium design house VoyagerCo.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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In the video game, as with the series, a five-year gap separates the two narrative installments, with main character Ellie jumping from 14 years old to 19 and putting on a good deal of muscle and height between that time.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
5 Apr. 2025
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The sleeping space is separated from the living room and kitchen by an arched wall, making this a good option for couples who don’t fear an open plan.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All knives need to be sharpened over time to improve their usability, but some knives require more frequent sharpening.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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Reduce heat to medium-low and cook on the second side until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 5 minutes.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That's when glorious God gave Moses the power to part the water by raising his arm.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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Jeffrey respected her wishes and the two parted for a summer.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These gorgeous serving spoons, with a stainless-steel base and bronze finish, are perfect for casual entertaining—and are completely dishwasher safe.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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That’s about seven grams of plastic per brain — as much as makes up a disposable spoon, Dr. Campen said, or about five water bottle caps.—
Nina Agrawal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The appeals court divided 2-1 in turning down the government's request to halt Boasberg's directive.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration reportedly calculated the tariff by dividing the trade deficit ($7.4 billion) by the value of imports to America ($22.2 billion) and then essentially halving the figure to reach 17%.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Protesters and street medics have also used a baking soda solution consisting of a teaspoon of baking soda for every 8.5 ounces of water.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The five-piece setting comes in an 18/8 matte stainless steel and includes a knife, dinner fork, salad fork, soup spoon, and teaspoon.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The skills required to thrive here diverge sharply from those honed in traditional corporate environments.—
Gustaf Lundberg Toresson,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Because the genetic lines of humans and bonobos diverged more than 7 million years ago, the research suggests the roots of complex language go far deeper than had been previously believed.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Toss in half of the vinaigrette, adding more as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the fruit and vegetables are lightly coated.—
Scott Clark,
Saveur,
3 Apr. 2025
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Whisk together lemon zest, 3/4 cup of the cream, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Fork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fork. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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