forges 1 of 2

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of forge
as in progresses
to move forward along a course the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of forge
1
as in counterfeits
to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive arrested for forging the doctor's signature on the prescription

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2
as in develops
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 draws
to shape with a hammer loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot

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Recent Examples of forges
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Sutskever is the moral center of the film and grows increasingly uncomfortable as Altman forges ahead with complicated AI models that have learned how to lie, willfully ignoring risks. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 The Librarians, which premiered at Sundance in early 2025 and broadcast on PBS in early 2026, has been years in the making, but the battle at its core still forges on. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 Training for business leaders forges a body, mind, and spirit prepared for whatever challenge comes next. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 As the administration forges ahead with its immigration enforcement campaign, former ICE officials and policing experts warned that resuming vehicle stops without a thorough review of training or tactics could lead to more violent encounters. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Motherhood, sexuality, family, fame… every band member forges her own path in refreshingly disparate ways rarely shown on television. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 All the more reason why her character with Aquarius, a zodiac sign that forges its own radical path. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that forges political identities to this day and that shattered a half-century project to get closer to the continent. — Brian Melley, Fortune, 21 June 2026 McCartney just forges ahead, and nothing can stop him. — Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forges
  1. progresses
  2. counterfeits
  3. develops
  4. draws
  5. does
  6. invents
  7. creates
  8. carves
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  • Warmer temperatures ahead, but storm threat not over As the day progresses, warmer temperatures will increase the potential for isolated tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • However, more outages could be on their way as the weekend progresses.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of progresses
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  • This makes Temu counterfeits more difficult for consumers to spot while browsing, and more difficult to determine are counterfeit upon receipt of the goods.
    — Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Aug. 2025
Definition of counterfeits
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  • The play’s tension, gently but poignantly unspooled, develops from the fact that while Ryan has pursued a career onstage, Charlie never did.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Asfaw primarily develops cost-friendly skin care products that target young consumer needs.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of develops
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  • The Constitution allocates political power — specifically representation in the House of Representatives — and draws political districts in relation to decennial census counts of population size.
    — Nancy Krieger, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Through the company, Rodriguez offered to provide quick drive-through nasal swab testing and blood draws for antibody testing.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of draws
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  • My job is to challenge whether the decision actually does that.
    — Ray R. Harris, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While Pacific Neon now largely does LED sign work, reflecting a broad shift in the sign industry, veteran hands like Uroff, 70, can serve a valuable purpose when needed.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of does
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  • They were not built for a group that invents its own vocabulary, drafts its own security protocols, and revises its own history when the record becomes inconvenient.
    — Michael Morris, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Ill-advisedly, Wladyka introduces imaginary sequences in which Haru invents dance numbers out of ordinary situations.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of invents
Verb
  • Kolbe’s distinctive use of language brings to life this period’s wonders and difficulties, and her maximalist approach to metaphor creates many energetic images.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • That, in turn, creates incentives to manage the firm carefully with an eye toward long-term survival.
    — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of creates
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  • The map, called HB 1, carves Kansas City voters in three GOP-leaning districts in the hopes of securing for Republicans seven of the state’s eight congressional districts.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The front end simply carves into turns with the slightest shift of body position, leaning over willingly enough to eliminate conscious thought and hesitation right out of the gate.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Forges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forges. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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