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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
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Student Loan Servicer Announces That Some Borrowers Should Reapply For IDR
The Department of Education has been accepting IDR applications since the online form was restored at the end of March.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
That year, the first tropical depression didn’t form until June 30.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
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Noun
There are multiple forms of heat illnesses, but heatstroke is the deadliest and most dangerous, according to the NPS.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Student Loan Servicer Announces That Some Borrowers Should Reapply For IDR
The Department of Education has been accepting IDR applications since the online form was restored at the end of March.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Verb
Her upbringing forms the basis of this 2D indie adventure’s narrative themes and characters.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
That year, the first tropical depression didn’t form until June 30.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for form
Noun
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On Instagram, Protect the Mütter declared victory and posted an image of two skeletal hands, their bony fingers pressed together to make a heart shape.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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My curls stayed especially bouncy and held their shape all day, even while running around in humid weather.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The total number of Rite Aid stores that have now been designated for closure has surpassed 800, with the latest round of more than 100 locations unveiled in court documents on Friday.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Noun
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As a result, he is expected to be featured in a significant manner at SummerSlam.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Additionally, the rate at which water freezes affects the shape and size in which bubbles form, in a predictable manner.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The woman was listed in stable condition at an area hospital, according to police.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
19 June 2025
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Even under normal conditions, the country’s isolated and underfunded healthcare system struggles to meet the needs of its people.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
Noun
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This week's installment features weird dolls, presidential decrees and even a sports question!—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Jones argued that the manager knew about her disabilities before the June 2024 incident and her fear of dolls, the complaint read.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The ritual completed, my father assessed himself in the mirror.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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All the perfumed unguents and performative rituals of fame are present.—
Jeff Weiss,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
Noun
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While many on Reddit applauded the poster's creative approach, etiquette experts said there might have been a better way to handle the situation.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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During her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Nico shared that her dad always instilled in her the importance of set etiquette and remembering every crew member’s name.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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But Iran has other delivery methods as well, through terrorist proxies.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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The next step is to make an initial deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card, debit card, online banking, PayPal account, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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“Form.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/form. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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