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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
The gigantic sinkhole, which formed in the driveway of the Malibu, California, home, is estimated to be up to 30 feet deep, 30 feet wide and 60 feet long, according to a proclamation of a local emergency issued by the City of Malibu. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 New partnerships were formed to quickly turn laboratory research into practical tools for manufacturers. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 Research shows refugees and Kenyan businesses have also formed partnerships and supply chains linking Nairobi with camps such as Kakuma. Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The Cranberry Glades is a relict from another time, formed more than 10,000 years ago. Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 The duo behind Omaha Productions met in 2019 and formed the business a year later, rattling off hit shows like Peyton’s Places and Monday Night Football With Peyton and Eli. Justin Birnbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 The most recent pullback created a higher low near the 130 mark, while the trading range that has developed since the middle of August has formed the handle portion of the pattern. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 The Royal Palace in Oslo has become the center of national mourning, and a massive memorial made of mementos has spontaneously formed in the square in front of it. Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 9 Sep. 2026 The pair formed a decades-long friendship that Sean recalled in Roberta, a documentary chronicling her life. Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formed
Adjective
  • Domino’s new Domino is also rectangular-shaped, a hallmark of Detroit-style pizza, and designed for a single serving.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 31 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
  • The baby pink style was made of a sheer, breezy pink fabric and featured crystallized spaghetti straps that gave way to frindgy crystalized trim that decorated the hem.
    Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But perhaps no situation crystallized Moreno’s blind spots more than his handling of Ohtani.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In jail, Barisone read through tens of thousands of pages of discovery documents, much of which comprised Kanarek’s postings and electronic communications.
    Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This year’s jury comprised Spain’s Berlinale Golden Bear winner Carla Simón (Alcarrás), Italian director and editor Sara Fgaier and Hania Mroué, director of Metropolis, the historic arthouse cinema in Beirut.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Directed and produced by Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri, the film stars Sophie Okonedo as Clarissa, along with David Oyelowo, India Amarteifio, Toheeb Jimoh, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Ayo Edebiri.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Wilson is a seventh-year player who began his career at Fordham and spent 2023 and 2024 at Old Dominion before transferring to Indiana last year.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Since the war with Iran began in late February, the nationwide average diesel price has soared by 60%.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Questions remain about how many people developed health problems linked to the dust.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • The technology is also being developed with manufacturability in mind.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Once connected to tools, accounts, codebases, internal systems or financial workflows, AI agents can aggressively (and perniciously) take action on their own with limited human intervention.
    Larry Bradley, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In the opening quarter, Jackson rushed for the Ravens’ first touchdown, and later connected with Zay Flowers for a 54-yard score.
    Candace Buckner, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The character is composed of only the broadest of strokes, thinly defined by toughness, trauma, and uncomfortable motherhood, runoff of the stew that formed characters like Ripley.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The second saw Isak recalibrate his run in behind a couple of times before latching onto Gakpo’s trivela pass, staying composed as a defender and Scherpen got close before sliding a shot home with his left foot.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Formed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formed. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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