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
• travelling
• 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

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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

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
• modelling
• 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
• sculpting
• chasing
• modeling
• modelling
• coining
• patting
• planishing
• kneading
• chiseling
• minting
• hewing
• boasting
• chiselling
• sculpturing
• graving
• abating
• knapping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forging

Verb

Working with talent, and forging strong relationships with those audiences respond to best, have been key pillars. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025

Accordingly, the company represents various public figures forging brand partnerships that feel earnest to their values and personalities. —Andrew McGowan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025

The following year, she was given five years' probation for forging Valium prescriptions. —Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025

Those made in her image — Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter and others, have all begun forging careers that have followers wondering who the pop baton will be passed on to — if allowed. —Bianca Davino, Refinery29, 7 Oct. 2025