FORK (OVER, OUT, OR UP) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

fork (over, out, or up)

verb

Definition of fork (over, out, or up)

as in to pay

to hand over or use up in payment I hated to have to fork over that kind of money for a new set of tires

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While Walmart isn’t an official sponsor of the World Cup, either, taking advantage of the social media chatter helps the company glom onto the tournament without paying FIFA for the privilege – especially when attention spans are divided.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Cruise ship pay varies widely by job, but free housing, meals and other perks can significantly boost overall compensation.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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During our time away, our neighbors visited with us at the hospital, looked after our house and came over daily to feed and spend time with our cat.

— Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
American doctors are so conspicuously well-paid that a group of economic researchers spent years trying to figure out why.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 July 2026

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