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verb (1)

past tense of forge

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verb (2)

past tense of forge

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of forged
Adjective
He was arrested Wednesday and charged with second- and third-degree forgery and criminal possession of a forged Instrument. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025 Mangione has pleaded not guilty to New York state charges, including murder as a crime of terrorism, murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, criminal possession of a forged instrument and seven counts of criminal possession of a firearm. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
At Sac State, Lott forged an enduring connection with the legendary muralist, poet, and founder of an artist movement called the Royal Chicano Air Force, José Montoya. Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025 Networks forged through a multi-year college experience should be a launchpad to financial success, social mobility, and a better future, shaping the trajectory of a person’s career and life in ways that a job straight out of high school can’t replicate. Judy D. Olian, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forged
Adjective
  • Also known as package confusion, this form of attack was first demonstrated in 2021 in a proof-of-concept exploit that executed counterfeit code on networks belonging to some of the biggest companies on the planet, Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla included.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
  • During the search, investigators also found counterfeit federal documents belonging to Guerra's boyfriend, who shares two children with the woman.
    Nicole Acosta, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • With digital platforms flooded with bots and fake numbers, Kerns built his following and client base by offering true engagement, authority, and working systems.
    Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 1 May 2025
  • Swatting is when a 911 call is made, usually to report a fake violent crime, to get police and sometimes even SWAT teams, to respond to the address given by the caller.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Last year’s 17-9 start proved to be a false spring, one that lulled fans into thinking Craig Counsell replacing David Ross was the real difference between an 83-win Cubs team and the postseason.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Trump’s false assertions about the outcome of the 2020 election ultimately led a crowd of supporters to storm the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, temporarily disrupting the certification of Biden’s win.
    Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Forged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forged. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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