as in shaped
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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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Recent Examples of formed
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
Both pre-formed vitamin A and provitamin A carotenoids are used in supplements.
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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.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 Nov. 2025
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
This has included an inter-locking network of formal defense alliances, informal agreements, and episodic coalitions of partners formed to counter specific threats.
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Michael P. Dempsey,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Police officials and advocates for trafficking victims say the Hoovers gang, which formed in the 1970s, has long held a stranglehold along Figueroa.
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Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Nothing's impossible in the NBA, where Luka Doncic got traded for peanuts midseason and Kevin Durant once formed a superteam with the Golden State Warriors.
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Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Those happy memories formed the foundation of this new menu from our Test Kitchen.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
To the public, the two women formed a fast friendship after Swift casually sidled into a private suite at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in September 2023.
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Lisa Gutierrez
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Think450 was formed in 2017 to service NBA players’ group licensing and marketing rights.
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Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2026
Clad in black, staffers at the radio station formed a line to symbolically protect its headquarters.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
When decisions arrive pre-formed, discernment fades.
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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
Verb
Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
This has included an inter-locking network of formal defense alliances, informal agreements, and episodic coalitions of partners formed to counter specific threats.
—
Michael P. Dempsey,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Police officials and advocates for trafficking victims say the Hoovers gang, which formed in the 1970s, has long held a stranglehold along Figueroa.
—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Nothing's impossible in the NBA, where Luka Doncic got traded for peanuts midseason and Kevin Durant once formed a superteam with the Golden State Warriors.
—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Those happy memories formed the foundation of this new menu from our Test Kitchen.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
To the public, the two women formed a fast friendship after Swift casually sidled into a private suite at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in September 2023.
—
Lisa Gutierrez
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Think450 was formed in 2017 to service NBA players’ group licensing and marketing rights.
—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
22 June 2026
Clad in black, staffers at the radio station formed a line to symbolically protect its headquarters.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formed
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These sheer, almond-shaped, pink French tip nails are dreamy.
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That matters because the American consumer economy is increasingly K-shaped.
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The previous night’s service, in which the entire kitchen pulls together under Sydney’s leadership, crystallized his need to move on.
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While rumblings of discontent had long swirled around Starmer’s leadership within Labour following a string of missteps, unpopular policy decisions and costly U-turns, the local elections in early May crystallized the rebellion.
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For one thing, the Season 3 premiere would have made more sense as a finale, wrapping up all the build-up and political maneuvering that comprised so much of the previous season with some actual payoff.
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Thankfully for their fans, who comprised about 90 per cent of the attendance, Modric switched into defensive-masterclass mode.
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This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
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Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.
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Sandler and Kelce developed a friendship after the Chiefs tight end appeared in Happy Gilmore 2.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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Mysterio finally connected with 619 followed by a Frog Splash for the win.
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Officials said activities connected to people ‒ from fireworks to carelessly discarded cigarettes ‒ have sparked 75% of wildfires in Utah in 2026.
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If interruptions throw you off, step away briefly and return composed.
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For the memorial game, the Feeneys had reverted to their old batting order, so after Greenberg, the lineup would be wholly composed of Feeney elders.
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“Formed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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