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
City News Service, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Since aluminum is the optimal choice for heat transfer, the forged aluminum base of Blue Diamond cookware products helps to ensure even cooking at nearly any temperature.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Rosalind Osgood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The film explores the band’s early evolution in LA and the deep bonds forged through their friendship.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
In the plea bargain with prosecutors, felony charges of perjury, offering a false or forged document to be filed, registered or record, and not being entitled to vote at an election were dropped.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Since aluminum is the optimal choice for heat transfer, the forged aluminum base of Blue Diamond cookware products helps to ensure even cooking at nearly any temperature.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
These are constitutional guarantees forged in response to deliberate injustice.
—Rosalind Osgood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The film explores the band’s early evolution in LA and the deep bonds forged through their friendship.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forged
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Authorities also seized nearly $40 million in counterfeit sports merchandise ahead of last year's Super Bowl.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lamar was responding to the trade group’s latest brand protection report, released with the support of quality assurance firm Intertek and building on a 2022 study that found dangerous levels of hazardous chemicals in more than one-third of the nearly 50 counterfeit products tested.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Authorities made an arrest after a ransom note turned out to be fake, the sheriff said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Please stop the fake outrage and report on something today that actually matters to the American public.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The racist imagery is strategically embedded within a larger narrative promoting false election fraud conspiracy theories, designed to dehumanize Black and brown voters as threats to democracy and to justify restricting their participation in elections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Iranian shadow fleet consists of tankers and associated companies that operate outside normal commercial channels, often using false identities, ship-to-ship transfers, and deceptive documentation to hide Iranian crude and refined products.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Forged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forged. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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