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Definition of formednext

formed

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verb

past tense of form
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Recent Examples of formed
Adjective
When decisions arrive pre-formed, discernment fades. Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026 Both pre-formed vitamin A and provitamin A carotenoids are used in supplements. Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025 Excess intake of pre-formed vitamin A from animal sources or supplements can lead to toxicity, so moderation is essential—especially for pregnant people. Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Nov. 2025 The styling is impeccable, with each curl perfectly formed and ready to make a statement. Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
In 1986, Dolly and Sandy formed Sandollar, a production company that would go on to produce Buffy the Vampire Slayer as well as Dolly’s own TV and film projects. Hunter Kelly, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 The stones are pink because they're made of rhyolite, a rock formed from ancient volcanic activity. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The group formed last year, after FIU became the first university in the nation to establish an agreement with Immigration and Citizenship Enforcement (ICE). Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 In 2000, Black formed his Escape Artist banner with Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch. Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 The program opened marvelously with Los Panchos, a Mexican trio originally formed in New York in 1944. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 And then there’s just the regular kind of waves, formed by storms. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 The Hubbards may run their own businesses now, but those relationships that Saranya formed through her pop-ups are important in her strategy to activate the space. Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 The luxury of doing less Arriving on the largest island in the Grenadine archipelago, one that was formed millions of years ago by volcanic activity, Sandals Saint Vincent is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio. Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formed
Adjective
  • Famous for their cup-shaped, vibrant blooms in shades of purple, yellow, white, and blue, crocus flowers serve as one of the very first signs of spring.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Mizar and Alcor In the handle of the pan-shaped Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major) is the pair of stars called Mizar and Alcor.
    Gemma Lavender, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But the moment that crystallized the problem was personal, not professional.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That brittleness, though, is exactly what has made Criston’s turn toward nihilism at the end of the second season, and now crystallized in episode five, so gratifying.
    The Editors, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The zaobanchu during Qianlong’s reign comprised nearly one thousand artisans, who worked out of fear to serve the demands of the insatiable emperor who would sometimes dole out severe punishments, like taking away a year’s salary.
    Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The testing phase comprised 53 separate commissioning procedures broken into 308 individual chapters.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The film is produced by Mattia Guerra for Be Water Film, Filippo Sugar and Elisabetta Biganzoli for Sugar Play, and Marco Colombo for Adler Entertainment, together with Marco Morabito and Fasano.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The late star had also been a co-owner of Sandollar Productions alongside her former manager, Sandy Gallin, which produced Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Father of the Bride and Sabrina, among others.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Since Starmer's political crisis began brewing in early May, the pound has fallen nearly 3% cumulative against the dollar.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Without a clear message from Warsh, investors began to doubt the Fed’s inflation-fighting resolve.
    Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The district developed an AI policy, seeking input from teachers, students and parents.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For her cookbook, Pereira developed and perfected 100 original recipes with easy-to-find ingredients that infuse accessible dishes with rich flavors inspired by her Portuguese-Goan heritage and travels around the world.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While earthquakes are not connected to climate change, the way many cities in earthquake-prone California have prepared for a potential Big One is as an example of what’s possible.
    Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While Betty Jo was staying at the lake house, a local attorney contacted her about a scale model of an old Hi-Power Service Station that was connected to her family.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But the group had learned of the Phantom Orchestra, a group in Tbilisi, the capital of what is now Georgia, composed of musicians, poets and activists who had been barred from leaving the Soviet Union.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Bookended by drone shots of the Macedonian countryside and a somber cello refrain by Novogradska, this 86-minute doc is otherwise composed of scoreless interviews with subjects seated in front of black curtains and captured in medium range.
    Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Formed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formed. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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