form on

verb

formed on; forming on; forms on

transitive verb

: to take up a formation next to

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Cook, undisturbed, until pancake edges are dry and bubbles begin to form on surface, 2 to 3 minutes. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 The pair has been married since and is one of the most famous examples of a long-lasting relationship to form on reality television. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 One of just four original Air Jordan 9 colorways, the Charcoal style was first released in 1994 and has only been seen in Retro form on one occasion. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Add the skewers and grill until char marks form on the first side, 2 to 3 minutes. ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for form on

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of form on was in 1799

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“Form on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/form%20on. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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