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verb (1)

Definition of forgingnext
present participle of forge
as in progressing
to move forward along a course the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

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forging

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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

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

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Recent Examples of forging
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For now, Oluko is forging a smooth psychic path for Leighton to do this work. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 The high-concept thriller stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as a demonic character called The Stranger, who entices a young mother played by Jasmine Trinca into forging a Faustian pact. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Now, 15 years later, Cook has catapulted the company to stratospheric heights by forging his own path. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 Most school districts are forging ahead with technology in classrooms. — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 28 Aug. 2026 But when shovels become too expensive, the miners start forging their own. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Sections of the political class have suggested that India would be better off forging closer ties with China and Russia. — C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026 Parton earned some of the best reviews of her career after forging another partnership — this time with good friends Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt for 1987’s multiplatinum album Trio. — Deborah Wilker, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 The demonstration marked an early step toward using additive manufacturing for components traditionally produced through forging. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forging
  1. progressing
  2. counterfeiting
  3. developing
  4. drawing
  5. doing
  6. faking
  7. creating
  8. fashioning
Verb
  • Symptoms, which can take up to two months to develop, may include headache, nausea and sore throat before progressing to hallucinations, delusions, disorientation, paralysis and coma.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Conference season gives management teams a chance to update investors on how the quarter is progressing and shape expectations ahead of earnings.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of progressing
Verb
  • The effort to combat escalating instances of counterfeiting coincides with statewide efforts to tamp down retail crime.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Perez-Labrada was arrested Tuesday and charged with counterfeiting goods involving 1,000 or more items or a total retail value of $20,000 or more, records show.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of counterfeiting
Verb
  • As for the second goal, the makeshift nature of Chelsea’s midfield was exposed as Reece James, sidetracked by the play developing on the Arsenal left, allowed Martin Odegaard to drift into the penalty area and score.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • XPeng says the facility is designed to bring its automotive manufacturing expertise into robotics as competition intensifies among companies developing general-purpose humanoid robots.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of developing
Verb
  • The Moon enters warmhearted Leo, drawing your attention toward comfort, family, and the space around you.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Macklemore is again drawing criticism over his pro-Palestinian activism amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of drawing
Verb
  • But as Berman has been doing what Berman does, the city has changed around him.
    — David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The new defensive coordinator made a name for himself by doing a lot with a little in Vegas.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of doing
Verb
  • Kiffin modernized Alabama, then was accused of faking injuries to slow down Tennessee.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Although Bianchi initially attempted to establish an insanity defense, he was found to have been faking a diagnosis.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of faking
Verb
  • Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Mothers of young children everywhere should put their supportive efforts into reaching out to their families, friends and communities, creating cooperative groups that can offer help to struggling parents.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of creating
Verb
  • Ashcraft has allowed two runs over his last two starts (17 IP), fashioning a 14-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While the boy has not been charged as an adult, the adult designation gives a judge the option of sentencing him as a juvenile, an adult, or fashioning a blended sentence with the option of imposing an adult sentence if the boy is not rehabilitated.
    — Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashioning

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