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

Expanding worker retraining programs, investing in the ailing public school system, and improving access to community colleges will do far more than tariffs to rebuild the middle class—and are the first steps in forging a new social contract. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

But since the start of the war, Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria have continued upgrading their navies while forging closer cooperation on maritime security, according to Carnegie. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

The world seems to be composed of many varied individuals, each forging their own path. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026

Givenchy was also fascinating, as Marco de Vincenzo is forging a new language for accessories there. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

This latest round of funding supports an exciting range of projects from emerging creatives forging new paths to established voices exploring new creative territory. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

By the end of the weekend, the five non-believers resolve to reclaim their lives, forging a friendship that carries them through the storms awaiting them back home. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Even though The Onion doesn’t technically own InfoWars yet (the deal is still tied up in Texas bankruptcy courts), the company is forging ahead with its vision to remake the conspiracy site in its own image. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Russia sends drone after drone, forging an unbroken chain of threats. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026