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noun

ˈfȯrm How to pronounce form (audio)
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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance the wood-carver carved the block of wood into the form of a duck

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as in document
a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it I filled out all the forms for applying to the school

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as in manner
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting it's bad form to throw a tantrum on the court just because you lost a tennis match

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as in condition
a state of being or fitness after a long season off, the football team is back in good form

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as in doll
a three-dimensional representation of the human body used especially for displaying clothes put the dress on the form to finish pinning it together

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as in ritual
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules we'll use the second form in our church missals for today's Lenten service

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as in etiquette
socially acceptable behavior displayed good form throughout the formal dinner

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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something there are established forms for voting on motions and amendments at meetings

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as in physique
the type of body that a person has he has the big-boned form of a linebacker

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as in format
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged museumgoers liked the asymmetrical form of the mobile

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verb

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as in to crystallize
to take on a definite form my ideas on the subject are just starting to form

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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of this one sentence really forms the basis of your argument

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as in to produce
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials formed the pot out of the clay

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as in to start
to come into existence the new company formed from two smaller ones

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as in to develop
to come to have gradually I don't want you beginning skiers to form any bad habits

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Recent Examples of form
Noun
Myriad laws and rules already exist to prohibit the wrongful disclosure of classified information or private personal data, such as tax forms. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 July 2026 Chef Cristian Medrano’s menu exudes confidence in the form of evolved flavors with every dish. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Verb
The turbines could emit over 2,000 tons of smog-forming nitrogen oxides, according to the environmental groups. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 The district, which spans most of southeastern Johnson County, is in the early stages of this idea, recently forming a committee to look into first steps. — Taylor O'Connor 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for form
Recent Examples of Synonyms for form
  1. shape
  2. document
  3. manner
  4. condition
  5. doll
  6. ritual
  7. etiquette
  8. method
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  • What differentiates Ammortal from the glut of wellness and optimization products on the market, according to its charismatic and observably in-shape founder, is the promise of a more all-encompassing experience of physical and mental restoration.
    — Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • The compatibility between their shapes allows lactase to break lactose apart into its simple sugar components, which are more easily managed by the digestive system.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
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  • And many nonprofits do help with other re-entry services like getting identification documents or employment counseling.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Bourne filed her candidate documents Monday, as first reported by The Davis Vanguard.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of document
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  • Warner said that in the past 10 years, his committee, in a bipartisan manner, has reviewed and investigated all of the allegations the president brought up.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • While no traditional denim was used in the whimsical collection, Chanel tapped Maison Lesage to weave its blue tweed in a manner that resembles blue jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of manner
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  • During these sleep periods, New Horizons remains in a largely unpowered but stable mode, while its flight computer keeps close tabs on the spacecraft’s condition and sends back a weekly beacon to flight controllers.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • School boards and parents are also concerned about children walking to school in pitch-black conditions during winter mornings.
    — Yonat Shimron, NPR, 16 July 2026
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  • Founded in 2013, Miniso carries items like plush dolls, miniature lamps and perfume.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • The celebration includes artist doll collaborations, new product launches, original entertainment, live experiences, fan-first moments and evolved doll sculpts and stylings.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
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  • After matches, Japanese fans once again stayed behind to collect trash from the stadium rows, continuing a practice that has become one of the most recognizable rituals in global sport.
    — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
  • For travelers, this shift requires participating in a rigorous environmental ritual that challenges the traditional hands-off approach to vacationing.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of ritual
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  • But what should have been a pretty mundane meal spiraled into a heated viral debate about in-flight food etiquette when fellow passengers started to complain about the smell.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Of course, Genevieve Dreizen, a modern-day etiquette and boundaries expert and COO and co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, says when in doubt, a good rule of thumb is just to bring the child who is invited.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 July 2026
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  • And while Holland has yet to produce any Telemachus method dressing, Zendaya has been Athena incarnate in custom Jacquemus, drapey Khaite, and sculptural vintage Givenchy headgear.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Likely to avoid other bad actors circumventing safeguards, xAI did not include examples of Harwood’s successful prompts or describe methods used to bypass filters.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
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