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

Even as the market grows uneasy about AI infrastructure spending levels, the companies designing and making the chips are forging ahead. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Green has also been accused of forging signatures on affidavits, giving false testimony and other offenses, per the outlet. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

In forging a relationship with Darline Graham — who is new to politics but was a constant in her brother’s political career — Trump could be angling to develop another ally to help steer his agenda through the Senate. — Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The dispute led to Anderson’s arrest last year after Foster accused her of forging his signature on a deed for the property, according to a Rockland/Westchester Journal News report. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

In addition to bringing new life to Tomb Raider, the streamer is also forging ahead with a big-budget take on PlayStation’s God of War franchise. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Internal documents published in the Supreme Court case revealed that former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ignored federal law by forging to review conditions in consultation with the State Department, according to emails between agency officials. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

In recent years, the tri-island state of Grenada has been forging a new tourism model to tackle these challenges – both improving life for citizens and the visitor experience. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

There is no further mention of him until 1841, when he was convicted of forging a check and again sentenced to transportation to a penal colony, this time from the Australian mainland to Van Diemen’s Land, now known as Tasmania. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026