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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
For decades Memphis, the most populous city in Shelby County, formed the base of its own congressional district. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Her most visible stretch came as part of The Meta-Four alongside Lash Legend, Noam Dar and Oro Mensah, a group formed at NXT Battleground in 2023. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Atoms, an industrial AI and infrastructure company, and Joby Aviation have formed a strategic partnership to acquire and develop vertiports across the United States. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 In response to the ruling, Qommittee, a national group formed in 2024 to support drag performers facing censorship and threats, updated its guide for Florida. Ana Goni Lessan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Punting was the primary focus at practice, where Terrell Jennings, Chad Muma, Namdi Obiazor, Khalil Jacobs, Reggie Gilliam, Elijah Ponder and Mike Brown formed the top punt protection team. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Trashcan Sinatras formed in 1986 in the small town of Irvine. Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026 Sensors fitted to the fingertips produced different voltage patterns as the wearer formed different gestures. New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026 The auteur model, where a work emerges fully formed, is giving way to something more iterative. Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formed
Adjective
  • Not only is this the highest resolution presentation, but the theater screens themselves are also massive, curved and somewhat square-shaped, allowing the audience to feel enveloped by the movie.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Of the capital's four iconic pastas -- carbonara, gricia, amatriciana and cacio e pepe -- only the latter is typically made with a fresh noodle, the square-shaped, long tonnarelli.
    Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • According to interviews with Hooper, the concept for the film crystallized for him after a Christmastime visit to a Montgomery Ward department store.
    Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Historically, Tulu Nadu comprised the regions of Haiva and Tuluva.
    Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • According to the Alpine Club, the expedition comprised five Nepali climbers, Pakistani mountaineer Sohail Sakhi, Omani climber Nathira, American climber Mallory Geis, a Chinese climber identified only as Wang, and another foreign climber.
    CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Of those jobs, the education and health services sector produced 36,000, continuing a longstanding trend for the industry in leading employment growth.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Deep End marks a second feature adaptation for Hazelwood, whose romantic comedy novel The Love Hypothesis, produced by Amazon MGM and MRC, is slated for release on Prime Video on September 23.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In one instance, Moreno alleged that Miller, 37, began verbally harassing one of her attorneys following a court hearing in May 2026.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • The financial institution which began expanding its footprint in the region a few years ago, is planning to open branches in the Berewick neighborhood of southwest Charlotte at 9424 Steele Creek Road and at 8830 Lindholm Drive in Huntersville.
    Chase Jordan July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The company has developed partnerships with Equinox, Lifetime, Barry’s Bootcamp, F45 and even the Delta One lounge at JFK to make structured recovery a customer value add.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Keanu Reeves has developed a reputation for being one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, both on- and off-set.
    Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Suzuki connected for his 19th home run in the first inning, driving in Pete Crow-Armstrong after a leadoff single.
    Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Lyu recommends using Google and Microsoft to review the apps connected to your accounts.
    Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The other, more significant section is composed of portraits of the designer, along with several dozen fashion images, arranged chronologically.
    Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Just look what Joseph Stalin or Mao Zedong did, and what happened in Eastern Europe, where the body count was composed of average working people.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Formed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formed. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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