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as in crystallized
to take on a definite form
my ideas on the subject are just starting to form
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2
as in comprised
to be all the substance of
this one sentence really forms the basis of your argument
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as in produced
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
formed the pot out of the clay
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as in began
to come into existence
the new company formed from two smaller ones
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as in developed
to come to have gradually
I don't want you beginning skiers to form any bad habits
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as in shaped
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Recent Examples of formed
Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Cruickshank learned at 15 weeks that her pregnancy was not a formed fetus.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2023
Impossible Foods is selling frozen packs of six pre-formed, quarter-pound patties for $13.99 at select grocery stores.
—NBC News, 28 May 2021
Pre-formed wire skeletons are included to help give you a jump start.
—Meghan Kavanaugh, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2020
One is obviously skewed to a pre-formed narrative.
—Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2013
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
The town has trained business owners on how to recognize signs of the condition and offer help; formed support groups; and even crafted a mobile, hands-on Dementia Experience Trailer.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
So, touch is not merely a soothing gesture but an active ingredient in shaping how attachment bonds are formed, sustained and repaired (in case of any rupture) across the lifespan.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Scores of armed guards in riot gear formed a tunnel as they were led inside the prison.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
And, thus, Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors was formed.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Over two years of war there has been no significant action or mass demonstration, no rhetoric of resistance has formed and there has only been a single general strike, which lasted 60 minutes and that was not against the war but in favor of the return of the hostages.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
That includes the relationship between former butler Thomas Barrow (Robert James-Collier) and Guy Dexter (Dominic West), which first formed in 2022’s A New Era.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 2 Sep. 2025
The trio formed Please Don’t Destroy in 2017 as students at New York University.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
But the Diablo, with its perfectly formed, cohesive looks, triumphant engine, and surprising usability, might be the greatest bygone Raging Bull of them all.
—Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Cruickshank learned at 15 weeks that her pregnancy was not a formed fetus.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2023
Impossible Foods is selling frozen packs of six pre-formed, quarter-pound patties for $13.99 at select grocery stores.
—NBC News, 28 May 2021
Pre-formed wire skeletons are included to help give you a jump start.
—Meghan Kavanaugh, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2020
One is obviously skewed to a pre-formed narrative.
—Keith Kloor, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2013
Adjective
Only one storm has formed into a major hurricane.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
The town has trained business owners on how to recognize signs of the condition and offer help; formed support groups; and even crafted a mobile, hands-on Dementia Experience Trailer.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
So, touch is not merely a soothing gesture but an active ingredient in shaping how attachment bonds are formed, sustained and repaired (in case of any rupture) across the lifespan.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Scores of armed guards in riot gear formed a tunnel as they were led inside the prison.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
And, thus, Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors was formed.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Over two years of war there has been no significant action or mass demonstration, no rhetoric of resistance has formed and there has only been a single general strike, which lasted 60 minutes and that was not against the war but in favor of the return of the hostages.
—Uriel Kon
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
That includes the relationship between former butler Thomas Barrow (Robert James-Collier) and Guy Dexter (Dominic West), which first formed in 2022’s A New Era.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 2 Sep. 2025
The trio formed Please Don’t Destroy in 2017 as students at New York University.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formed
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Eventually, that magma cooled, crystalized, and solidified creating these rare Australian carbonatites.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
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These carbon-rich rocks simply crystallized out of the ocean, conjured by some of the most extreme ocean chemistry in Earth history.—
Peter Brannen
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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The first release of UCISD material on August 11 comprised 3,547 pages of material, categorized by the relevant person or subject.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Last year, restricted stock and performance stock comprised 76% of Barra's total 2024 compensation, Cain said.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Histamines are chemicals produced by the immune system to combat allergens.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Russell’s touchdown came 3 plays after Green ran for 35 yards on the first play of the possession that began at midfield.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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LaFleur began his Packer career going 8-0 against the NFC North and was 15-3 in his first three seasons.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The test came a week after Kim visited the research institute that developed the engine, which North Korea said will be used for future intercontinental ballistic missiles, including a system called Hwasong-20.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The failure to file or report properly on one’s tax returns may have traditionally been seen as a civil or administrative matter but has now developed further carrying potential consequences for one’s citizenship status.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The cross, a symbol that wards off evil, is mirrored in Tolkien’s use of the mallorn, described as a cross-shaped tree, as a place of refuge and protection.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, donghua became shaped—if not overshadowed—by the look of anime and Hollywood animation; the Ne Zha in the 2003 series resembles a Disney character, defined by thick outlines and fluid movement.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
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The advent of New Thought in 19th century America solidified eerie psychic patterns into an everyday talking point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Following last week's economic data and employment report in particular, the decision for a September rate cut was all but solidified.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The Chinese military parade featured a formation composed of three air defense missile systems—the HQ-11, the HQ-20 and the HQ-22A—and three anti-ballistic missile systems—the HQ-9C, the HQ-19 and the HQ-29—the state-run Global Times reported.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The initiative includes community advisory councils composed of teens and women, alongside mental health research experts and clinical psychologists, who provide guidance grounded in science and lived experience.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Formed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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