Synonyms of forging

forging 1 of 2

verb (1)

present participle of forge

as in progressing

to move forward along a course

the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progressing
• doing
• proceeding
• marching
• coming
• going
• advancing
• getting along
• pacing
• gaining ground
• coming along
• getting on
• going along
• speeding
• going off
• faring
• pushing
• accelerating
• traveling
• approaching
• repairing
• driving
• journeying
• nearing
• passing
• propelling
• wending
• running
• actuating
• impelling
• fast-forwarding
• taking out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standing
• remaining
• staying
• checking
• stopping
• blocking
• stemming
• obstructing
• hindering
• arresting
• impeding
• halting
• retarding
• suppressing
• delaying
• detaining
• holding back
• slowing (down or up)
• interrupting
• repressing
• stalling
• inhibiting
• hampering
• waiting
• nipping
• pausing
• stunting
• balking
• ceasing
• cramping
• regressing
• letting up

forging

2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of forge

1

as in counterfeiting

to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive

arrested for forging the doctor's signature on the prescription

Synonyms & Similar Words

• counterfeiting
• faking
• inventing
• simulating
• manipulating
• phonying
• reproducing
• replicating
• fabricating
• duplicating
• plagiarizing
• concocting
• juggling
• adulterating
• cribbing
• tampering (with)
• cooking (up)
• doctoring
• reduplicating
• fudging

2

as in developing

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort

both sides labored mightily to forge a peace treaty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• developing
• creating
• crafting
• constructing
• generating
• achieving
• devising
• grinding (out)
• carving (out)
• working up
• forming
• composing
• bringing forth
• hammering out
• inventing
• working out
• shaping
• thrashing (out)
• manufacturing
• fashioning
• engineering
• originating
• modeling
• accomplishing
• effecting
• tailoring
• conceiving
• fabricating
• concocting
• hatching
• carrying out
• churning out
• throwing up
• cranking out
• turning out
• cooking (up)
• minting
• contriving
• framing
• cobbling (together or up)
• bringing off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• destroying
• dismantling
• demolishing
• tearing down
• razing
• wrecking
• ruining
• undoing
• unmaking

3

as in drawing

to shape with a hammer

loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drawing
• fashioning
• carving
• hammering
• pounding
• forming
• molding
• working
• stamping
• cutting
• beating
• chasing
• sculpting
• modeling
• coining
• patting
• planishing
• kneading
• chiseling
• minting
• hewing
• boasting
• sculpturing
• graving
• abating
• knapping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forging

Verb

McGuinness, along with Jason Bauer, were accused of a scheme to put several Tea Party candidates on the ballot without their knowledge, forging signatures on an affidavit. —Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025

Jensen spent the vast majority of his time adapting to the pitching staff and forging a bond with teammates. —Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025

Still, the company is keeping its pipeline of new products intact, forging ahead with a focus on clog innovation and diversifying into new silhouettes and categories. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025

In addition to forging his music career, the Venezuelan singer-songwriter—who left his career on Wall Street to pursue his dreams—is a lawyer, actor, and TV reporter. —Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025