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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
For a fresh look, add ornamental grasses, which create a more natural look than a formed hedge.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 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
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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Palestine Action has carried out direct action protests at military and industrial sites in the UK since it was formed in 2020, including breaking into facilities owned by Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems UK.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The studio also formed a strategic partnership last year with M Studio, one of Thailand’s leading film production and distribution companies.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
About Truist Bank Truist was formed in December 2019 with the $66 billion merger of BB&T based in Winston-Salem and SunTrust Banks in Atlanta.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
But the ministry declined the request on technical grounds, since the island’s political parties had not yet formed their coalition.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Some are visible in the sky, some carved into stone, some hidden beneath the sea, and others formed by fire or water.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Most eye-catching is one labeled the Holy Grail, a five-and-a-half-foot-high, 1,500-pound piece of quartz crystal formed near Hot Springs, Arkansas.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Tropical Storm Boris formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, June 8, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Adjective
When decisions arrive pre-formed, discernment fades.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
For a fresh look, add ornamental grasses, which create a more natural look than a formed hedge.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 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
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
Verb
Thekla’s war on Stardom AEW women’s world champion Thekla has set her eyes on Stardom and re-opened the wound that formed following her departure from New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Palestine Action has carried out direct action protests at military and industrial sites in the UK since it was formed in 2020, including breaking into facilities owned by Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems UK.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The studio also formed a strategic partnership last year with M Studio, one of Thailand’s leading film production and distribution companies.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
About Truist Bank Truist was formed in December 2019 with the $66 billion merger of BB&T based in Winston-Salem and SunTrust Banks in Atlanta.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
But the ministry declined the request on technical grounds, since the island’s political parties had not yet formed their coalition.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Some are visible in the sky, some carved into stone, some hidden beneath the sea, and others formed by fire or water.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Most eye-catching is one labeled the Holy Grail, a five-and-a-half-foot-high, 1,500-pound piece of quartz crystal formed near Hot Springs, Arkansas.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Tropical Storm Boris formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, June 8, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formed
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Designed with Natural Rocker Technology, the shoes have a rocker-shaped, lightweight midsole that makes moving from heel to toe pain-free and effortless.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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The two are roughly the same size — about that of a semitrailer truck — and similarly barrel-shaped.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Mims, today an NYU psychology professor, says the small moment crystalized for her the idea of being president to everyone in the nation.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The earnings expectations that break the map Even before the dispersion data crystallized, Lamont was growing uneasy about the earnings story justifying valuations.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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The president of the European Council, comprised of member states’ governments, defended his decision to open diplomatic communications with the Kremlin after the leaders of France and Germany criticized the decision.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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Arabs and Jews are treated in the same hospitals (in the same wards and rooms) by medical staff comprised of Arabs and Jews.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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The Bangladesh-Germany co-production, produced by Manoj Pramanik and German co-producer Christoph Thoke of Mogador Film, world premiered in the Asian New Talent section.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Young also noted that Iran’s Gulf neighbors will invest in pipelines to avoid oil flows through the strait, which allowed for the transit of 20 million barrels a day before the war began.—
Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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But after months of acrimony, the two have developed a surprisingly friendly public relationship despite maintaining deep ideological differences.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Rebekah and their four children never developed symptoms.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, a decline in sudden infant death syndrome could be connected to an increase in education about safe sleeping for infants, Warren said in a statement.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Anthony Harvey, founder and leader of Da Truth Band, returned from Los Angeles to perform as part of a reunion featuring artists who have been connected to the group throughout its history.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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According to the Air Force, the Interim Safety Board assigned to investigate the crash is tasked with collecting as much information as possible and then handing it over to a Safety Investigation Board, composed of experts, that will complete the inquiry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Alex Zhang Hungtai collages a bewildering array of acoustic, electric, ancient, and modern sounds on this noirish double album, improvised and composed over several years with an ad-hoc coterie that includes string and woodwind players, a noise musician, a Korean gong resonator, and a tap dancer.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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“Formed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formed. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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