as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
a forged ancient document that didn't fool experts in cartography
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as in progressed
to move forward along a course
the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather
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as in counterfeited
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 developed
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
both sides labored mightily to forge a peace treaty
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as in drew
to shape with a hammer
loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot
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Recent Examples of forged
Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
He’s charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
Addie Morfoot, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
The academy is a crucible for human formation, a place where minds and hearts are forged in the fire of inquiry, reflection, complexity and nuance.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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On the other hand, the forged carbon edition on a rubber strap will set you back at EUR 449 / INR 39,995 (not available in the U.S.).
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
He’s charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
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The film presents a fresh perspective on the history of American and Japanese relations, exploring how sports serve as a cultural mediator, and examining the bond that baseball forged between the two countries.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
The academy is a crucible for human formation, a place where minds and hearts are forged in the fire of inquiry, reflection, complexity and nuance.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has warned that tourists visiting Ecuador, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Russia and Uganda may face a risk of methanol poisoning from counterfeit or contaminated alcohol.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lululemon is stepping up its defense against the growing counterfeit trade.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Scully scored on a 44-yard fake punt and Ethan Polloreno returned an interception for a score.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the Pack ran a laughably bad fake-kick play — on fourth-and-17, no less.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several residents who work in the Georgia King Village area weighed in on the incident, including Harriette Guity, who told News12 that false reports based on AI could stretch first responders thin.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Archaeologists concluded the structure was actually a false tomb, or a cenotaph, a type of burial monument erected to honor a deceased person buried elsewhere.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Forged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forged. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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