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

That’s what Mynio is up against in forging a path to becoming an NHL regular. —Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 May 2026

Other strategies outlined include seeking donations from philanthropists, forging more corporate partnerships and targeting upstart internet providers who may be more willing to get creative. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

If Europe continues forging ahead with the scheme, other countries with a less responsive antitrust framework will likely follow. —Ike Brannon, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026

The women speak repeatedly of forging bonds as strong as any between family members and relationships that lasted decades. —April White, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2026