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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 watering, fill the central cup formed by the plant’s leaves with fresh water, as the plant absorbs moisture through its foliage. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026 Likewise, The New York Times's Sydney Schanberg also took a room and would go on to coauthor the story—alongside photographer Dith Pran—that formed the basis of the award-winning film The Killing Fields. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 The seven-member outfit was formed through the Netflix series The Next Act, which premiered last year. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Dhani Harrison, the son of George Harrison, and venerable producer Nigel Godrich have formed a new duo. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026 Covering roughly 55 square miles, the sand dunes formed over thousands of years as winds carried sand along the base of the Yamaat mountains. Undraa Buyannemekh, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 Church on the water The Church by the Sea formed 73 years ago on the water — literally. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Among them, Federico Duran has formed his own company, El Sol Ermitaño, but retains a stake in the 30-plus year old company. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 July 2026 Blue Valley administrative and school board officials recently formed a housing committee to talk about the possibility of the district driving its own housing development projects and to research its options. Taylor O'Connor 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formed
Adjective
  • 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
  • This cross-shaped cross-section increases the specific surface area available for thermal transfer, enhancing the rate of heat conduction from the core to the coolant.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The previous night’s service, in which the entire kitchen pulls together under Sydney’s leadership, crystallized his need to move on.
    Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The biennale comprised 31 projects of which 6 were Ecuadorian.
    News Desk, Artforum, 20 July 2026
  • Imax 70mm comprised about 4% of that total, with Imax digital making up the rest.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • The influx of moisture and that storm system’s stalling front have already produced bands of rain in eastern Tennessee, southern Virginia and northern North Carolina.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • The Odyssey are being produced by Insight Editions for late summer and fall releases.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • After Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza began in October 2023, the Houthis launched missiles against Israel and began targeting shipping in the Red Sea.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • La Nueva De Zacatecas began in Zacatecas, Mexico nearly 60 years ago, when founder Don Arsenio Vázquez Muñoz started his first tortilla shop, called La Nueva.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Browning and Eveland developed the educational curriculum that would provide both an understanding and hands-on experience in a friendly environment where questions are encouraged.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
  • The plane has been developed to fly the Australian airline Qantas’ upcoming record-breaking route from Sydney to London.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Breakker connected with a flying cross body over the barricade on Breakker as Cole talked up Evans developing an edge.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Unlike renewable sources, nuclear reactors can generate energy on demand and can be connected directly to the grid.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Steering is accurate, the ride is composed despite the off-road suspension and road noise is well controlled.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • In addition to those two advocacy groups, there are organizations such as Victorious Angels, which is composed of survivors including many from the modeling industry who are calling for greater accountability.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

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“Formed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formed. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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