form on

verb

formed on; forming on; forms on

transitive verb

: to take up a formation next to

Examples of form on in a Sentence

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The public can sign up to speak by completing an online form on the city’s website. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026 Puddles formed on the floor of the visitors’ clubhouse Thursday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium as beer and champagne was spilled intentionally, but not maliciously. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 Songs on Cocoon came out in different forms on bootlegs and the 2004 compilation, Sandbox, but this release presents them differently. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026 To file a claim, complete the form on the settlement website. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 24 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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