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verb (1)

Definition of forgenext
as in to do
to move forward along a course the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

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verb (2)

1
as in to counterfeit
to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive arrested for forging the doctor's signature on the prescription

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as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort both sides labored mightily to forge a peace treaty

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3
as in to draw
to shape with a hammer loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot

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Recent Examples of forge
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That wasn’t a surprise, considering the friendship forged during their four seasons together in Golden State, which included one of the Warriors’ four NBA titles in the Steph Curry era. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 More recently, Sephora has forged a successful partnership with Kohl’s Corp. — Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Mexican cartels have forged alliances with local gangs, including Los Choneros, who battle for the control of ports and shipping routes. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 All seemed right in the world until 2008, when Cook discovered that McCauley had been diverting funds for years, forging bank statements and checks and making large withdrawals. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forge
  1. do
  2. counterfeit
  3. develop
  4. draw
  5. progress
  6. fake
  7. create
  8. carve
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  • When the vast majority of minor leaguers never reach the majors, the arithmetic clears only when the terms on the few who do are punitive enough to fund the rest.
    — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The company has already done this three times with Super Heavy but has not yet attempted it with Ship.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of do
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  • There is a sweetness and an elegance to her, Michele says, as well as an exuberance that’s impossible to counterfeit.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The ’90s — its music, its films, its pre-social-media privacy — has become an object of fascination, and Long argues the era can’t be imitated or counterfeited.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of counterfeit
Verb
  • In keeping with the concept, this Lee gets more of his own arc, driven by his own decisions and developed enough to rival his employers for the center of the show.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Adolescents with severe obesity are up to nine times more likely to develop chronic kidney disease in young adulthood, even without diabetes or hypertension.
    — Babak J. Orandi, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of develop
Verb
  • The film follows a homeowner locked in a standoff with his contractor over the last payment for a renovation, a dispute drawn from Niu Jianrong’s own experience.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Ecuador, Peru, and Chile draw nature enthusiasts seeking soft or active adventure; and each of these destinations is also often found on the lists of must-see places for the well-traveled.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of draw
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  • As the day progresses and the vibe moves from business to pleasure, guests drift out to the outdoor terrace at La Lo La Rooftop with panoramic vistas, twinkling festoon lighting, and a menu of tapas and cocktails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Yet as the evening progressed to the main marquee sale, buyer caution and risk aversion became clear.
    — Hok-hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of progress
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  • Because if Sparrow went exactly according to plan, the Allies wouldn’t just fake an anti-Nazi invasion of Hungary but actually trigger one.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Fooling hapless web surfers into giving away their credentials by faking secure websites is easy, by comparison.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fake
Verb
  • Superman and Batman might be one of the DC Universe’s most famous partnerships, but Robert Pattinson is officially ending speculation that his take on Bruce Wayne would fit in the cinematic world created by James Gunn.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Navy said the two organizations will create a direct feedback loop between the acquisition enterprise and operational forces.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of create
Verb
  • As such, Buffalo’s Thanksgiving night battle with Kansas City is all but guaranteed to carve out a record delivery for NBC; the 10th meeting between Allen and Mahomes is expected to sail past the 35 million-viewer mark.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Huckabee slammed the French leader’s controversial comments, suggesting France carve out a slice of the French Riviera instead.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
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