1
as in crystallizing
to take on a definite form
my ideas on the subject are just starting to form
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2
as in comprising
to be all the substance of
this one sentence really forms the basis of your argument
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3
as in producing
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
formed the pot out of the clay
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as in starting
to come into existence
the new company formed from two smaller ones
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as in developing
to come to have gradually
I don't want you beginning skiers to form any bad habits
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Recent Examples of forming
Starting pitchers have to face the same batters two or three times, forming a game plan to keep hitters guessing and then executing it.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Georgia really is forming an identity on offense.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
These twisting giants are rich with star-forming material from which a new generation of stellar behemoths will be born.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
An avalanche of water descended through cracks in the ceiling of Brooklyn's Metropolitan Avenue/Lorimer Street station, forming pseudo waterfalls, according to Storyful.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
From hosting their own cooking shows, to forming a community cheer squad, to picking up painting and exhibiting their work, life at The Vi is a gateway to experiences many residents never even imagined.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
These measurements confirmed that the metals were not forming nanoparticles but were dispersed as single atoms, chemically bound within the carbon framework in the favourable coordination environment — the secret sauce to their exceptional performance, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, SPCfw is more flexible, allowing the water molecule to bend and stretch, especially when forming distorted hydrogen bonds, as seen in ice VI.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Georgia really is forming an identity on offense.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
These twisting giants are rich with star-forming material from which a new generation of stellar behemoths will be born.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
An avalanche of water descended through cracks in the ceiling of Brooklyn's Metropolitan Avenue/Lorimer Street station, forming pseudo waterfalls, according to Storyful.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
From hosting their own cooking shows, to forming a community cheer squad, to picking up painting and exhibiting their work, life at The Vi is a gateway to experiences many residents never even imagined.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
These measurements confirmed that the metals were not forming nanoparticles but were dispersed as single atoms, chemically bound within the carbon framework in the favourable coordination environment — the secret sauce to their exceptional performance, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, SPCfw is more flexible, allowing the water molecule to bend and stretch, especially when forming distorted hydrogen bonds, as seen in ice VI.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forming
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Sea water flows into the small crystallizing ponds (salt beds) and the quantity of water is controlled by gravity and slate gates.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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In this one crystallizing moment, the woman’s yearning, desire that has been discreetly waiting in the background, rushes into view.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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While its initial focus was cross-border payments, Zhang said the company’s revenue is now spread over an array of products, with business accounts similar to Mercury comprising 34% of its revenue, spend management 20%, and payments 30%.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the quartet, comprising three men and one woman, were living in or around Seine-Saint-Denis, a suburb to the north of the French capital.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Creating a system for producing solid-state battery cells The three companies are combining their expertise in materials science, manufacturing, and automotive design to accelerate the path toward commercializing all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Gorillas brought the rush, producing seven sacks, including two each by Sam Hultz and Jeremy Sharp (Ray-Pec).—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
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Even parents who don’t trail physically are finding new ways to insert themselves into the college experience—starting with dorm rooms, as The Atlantic has reported.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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With Rico Dowdle starting at running back for the first time since Week 6, Carolina’s offense was able to move the ball effectively on the ground, even with a makeshift offensive line missing multiple starters.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Fullkrug, 32, is injury-prone, Callum Wilson, 33, is best suited to cameo appearances off the bench, and Callum Marshall, 20, is still developing as a young forward.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Previous gallery@ projects have included developing a custom Circulose denim canvas for Kiril Jeliazkov’s Lamborghini 60th Anniversary painting in partnership with Treun House Atelier and Automobili Lamborghini.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the below interview, Lockhart dives further into differentiating the stories, connecting the dots with very specific references to both books set on Beechwood Island, and where the hope lies in her newest novel, now out in bookstores.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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People are connecting through social media posts or grassroots efforts within communities to provide food assistance, and a brother-sister pair also launched a website that can link up people nationally.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Marco Beltrami is composing the score.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Drilling in pursuit of natural gas and oil in Wyoming has shown that the sandstone rock composing the Lance Formation is very deep beneath the mummies, measuring more than 1,000 meters (over 3,200 feet).—
Paul C. Sereno,
The Conversation,
24 Oct. 2025
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Similar bills were proposed in Britain in recent years but failed to pass; a new version is now making its way through parliament.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Flooding the valley with noise and velocity, making an impressive mess – smash-up of trees, shrubbery, and unballasted creatures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Forming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forming. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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