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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 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 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 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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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
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Individual contracts can be selected prior to dropping into a match, and are the game’s primary form of long-term progression, allowing for permanent upgrades that make each run a little more meaningful.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Jason Green, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
And, while a task force has been formed, the children who rely on us need prompt action.
—Joseph T. Monahan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Other forms of identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Individual contracts can be selected prior to dropping into a match, and are the game’s primary form of long-term progression, allowing for permanent upgrades that make each run a little more meaningful.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Verb
Prosecutors said Quintana, along with co-defendant Staccato Powell, 65, of Wake Forest, N.C., were officers of the West Episcopal District Inc., an entity Powell formed in 2016 after his selection as bishop to AME Zion Church’s Western Episcopal District.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
And, while a task force has been formed, the children who rely on us need prompt action.
—Joseph T. Monahan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for form
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While the Trump administration is defending the ACA law in the case in question, should the federal government win, the precise shape preventive care coverage requirements will take depends on the discretion of Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Consider this weekend our first warm-up for the W, the initial stretch to get our eyes and minds back into game-watching shape.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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PDFs are highlighted as a new favorite for cyber attacks, given user wariness as regards Office documents.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The process starts with a conversation, followed by a review of the franchise disclosure document.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The Empire is full of bickering bureaucrats, which is fun to watch though bad for getting the Death Star done in a timely manner, and Darth Vader power walks into scenes that both undermine his icon status yet also cement it.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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He will be used in a similar manner in which the Mets plugged in Justin Hagenman and Brandon Waddell, respectively, to account for a sixth spot in the rotation (in those instances, however, both pitchers appeared after an opener).—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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One of Trump’s conditions for supporting Ukraine’s independence and ending the war is to wangle an earth minerals deal out of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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The disruption is real, especially for people caring for children or aging parents, those with long commutes and individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions that require flexible work arrangements.—
John Gallucci Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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No’ about dolls, especially), this week’s Update is made by its guests.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The doll was ultimately cut from the scenes and replaced with CGI.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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While the set comes with a small Kanuma pumice incense holder, the brand’s bronze asymmetrical beauty—designed in collaboration with Vogel Studio—gives the ritual of burning incense an elegant flair.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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Francis wanted his burial ritual simplified, with less opulence, in keeping with his view that the church should serve the poor.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Today’s etiquette does require hosts to ask in advance whether their guests have eating restrictions.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Haislip, along with a partner, conducts courses teaching etiquette to everyone from children and teens (at both public and private schools) to adults and business professionals.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2025
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The biggest retailer of them all, Amazon, still hasn't even sold a single Switch 2 console, and Nintendo's unique preorder method is still available.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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The attackers combined this method with social engineering and exploited unpatched vulnerabilities, amplifying the threat.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Form.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/form. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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