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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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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
Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
Plasma, which contains water, proteins, sugars, and other substances, makes up about 55% of blood volume, while the formed elements, which make up the other roughly 45%, are suspended in it.
—New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2025
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
Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The commitment to one another has spanned more than 65 years and Giammetti believes the couturier’s faithfulness to his own style formed a cornerstone of his success.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Merit Street was formed as a joint venture between TBN, a not-for-profit Christian broadcaster, and McGraw’s Peteski Productions.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
The combined forces of the OAS member countries formed the Inter-American Quarantine Task Force 137 under the direction of the commander of the South Atlantic Force based in Trinidad.
—Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Swets, who has expertise with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), formed Greenland Exploration with his investment and merchant banking firm, FG Nexus, and agreed to merge with March GL and find a suitable SPAC to take the company public.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Those conversations had staying power and in 1984 the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) was formed with Landwirth giving an initial $10,000 to incorporate and staff the organization.
—Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
When roots have formed, after about two or three weeks, remove the bag and transplant to a larger pot if needed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
In more scientific terms, the dunes formed because of something called the Venturi effect.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The styling is impeccable, with each curl perfectly formed and ready to make a statement.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
Plasma, which contains water, proteins, sugars, and other substances, makes up about 55% of blood volume, while the formed elements, which make up the other roughly 45%, are suspended in it.
—New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2025
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
Usiripalli allegedly formed a gun with his fingers when approached by flight crew members, according to prosecutors.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The commitment to one another has spanned more than 65 years and Giammetti believes the couturier’s faithfulness to his own style formed a cornerstone of his success.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Merit Street was formed as a joint venture between TBN, a not-for-profit Christian broadcaster, and McGraw’s Peteski Productions.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
The combined forces of the OAS member countries formed the Inter-American Quarantine Task Force 137 under the direction of the commander of the South Atlantic Force based in Trinidad.
—Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Swets, who has expertise with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), formed Greenland Exploration with his investment and merchant banking firm, FG Nexus, and agreed to merge with March GL and find a suitable SPAC to take the company public.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Those conversations had staying power and in 1984 the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) was formed with Landwirth giving an initial $10,000 to incorporate and staff the organization.
—Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
When roots have formed, after about two or three weeks, remove the bag and transplant to a larger pot if needed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
In more scientific terms, the dunes formed because of something called the Venturi effect.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formed
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As the details of the Louvre heist have emerged, the plan’s sophistication has crystallized.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The idea for a trail journey to document climate impacts across the state crystallized instantly.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Those virtual hangouts comprised breakfast, lunch, and walks.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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The latter comprised Copenhagen Fashion Week’s chief executive officer Cecilie Thorsmark; Mulberry CEO Andrea Baldo; Tekla CEO Kristoffer Juhl; Ganni cofounder Nicolaj Reffstrup, and Rikke Amtorp, head of brand and creative at Magasin du Nord, to cite a few.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the end the meetings produced no substantive breakthrough for either side.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The ad was produced by the Ontario government.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Many Federal Aviation Administration facilities are so critically short on controllers that just a few absences can cause disruptions, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said that more air traffic controllers have been calling in sick since the shutdown began.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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That is when the gruelling road back to fitness began.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Recipe developed by Liz Mervosh.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have developed a method that can help turn plastics into valuable carbon nanomaterials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If making smaller sizes, make sure to place same sizes of shaped dough in baking trays for even baking.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Preservé is only compatible with the Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix (teardrop-shaped) breast implants, which the FDA approved last year, following a lengthy clinical trial that demonstrated unprecedentedly low rates of complications.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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Scientific analysis by argon gas dating determines when molten rock solidified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Williams knows Atlanta well—t’s where her roots as both an actress and a woman solidified.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The roster will be primarily composed of pop and dance music, with a physical and digital distribution agreement in place with The Orchard.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Schools overseen by the DoDEA, such as Barsanti Elementary, are composed of students in American military families.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Formed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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