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
The cellulose helps the gel self-heal by forming reversible hydrogen bonds across the network.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells build up in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood-forming cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
Reeves and Bigon are stepping up plans after City navigated this summer’s transfer window by forming a temporary committee.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Yet that hardly mattered, since what was forming was a community that the players now liken to the artists and writers of Paris in the ’20s.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Removing spent flowers will encourage roses to continue blooming instead of forming rose hips.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
One study uses a new astrophysical computer simulation that models turbulence within the cloud, causing fragmentation into smaller, star-forming clumps.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Medications include small doses of anticoagulants (such as heparin) to prevent clots from forming.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
In multiple myeloma, abnormal plasma cells build up in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood-forming cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 14 Sep. 2025
Reeves and Bigon are stepping up plans after City navigated this summer’s transfer window by forming a temporary committee.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Yet that hardly mattered, since what was forming was a community that the players now liken to the artists and writers of Paris in the ’20s.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
Removing spent flowers will encourage roses to continue blooming instead of forming rose hips.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
One study uses a new astrophysical computer simulation that models turbulence within the cloud, causing fragmentation into smaller, star-forming clumps.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Medications include small doses of anticoagulants (such as heparin) to prevent clots from forming.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 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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The award of this contract continues the recent strong momentum Serco has seen in defence, with the sector comprising over 80% of our order intake in the first half of 2025.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the 12-team College Football Playoff format, the Group of Five conferences, comprising the AAC, Conference USA, MAC, Mountain West, and Sun Belt, are guaranteed one automatic qualifier (AQ) spot.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jack Cultivated a Tangible Vision Jack had a clear vision for producing a unique style of whiskey.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That’s Liberty and the oil industry aim to survive for longer—fewer trucks, fewer rigs and fleets, fewer people, fewer emissions—fewer of everything, while producing the same or greater results.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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At one point, a running number tied to Boys and Girls Clubs of America flashed on the screen, starting at $100,000.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Score the bedding on sale in sizes ranging from twin to California king while it’s restocked, or opt for the set without a flat sheet starting at $70.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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In developing hypertension notifications, Apple used advanced machine learning and training data from across multiple studies.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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But most goal-setting advice falls short by focusing solely on training your visualization abilities without developing your obstacle-processing muscle — your brain’s capacity to plan around challenges while maintaining motivation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Furthermore, a preliminary agreement with Egypt’s EGAS may lead to the development of five deepwater gas wells in the Mediterranean, connecting to existing infrastructure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile long two-lane highway that runs through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, connecting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Shenandoah National Park.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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Time saved in data collection can be devoted to results, whether composing a report, translating documents, developing a marketing strategy or creating new software.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Williams, 93 years old and still composing music, should be left alone and left to do his more important creative tasks.—
Tim Greiving,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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Seth Rogen plays a Hollywood studio head torn between making artistic films and movies that will be a surefire commercial success, like a Kool-Aid movie.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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On television, Cardi B sat down with Jennifer Hudson for a lively moment on The Jennifer Hudson Show, while the Emmy Awards brought together Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Uzo Aduba, Colman Domingo, Tyler James Williams, and more for a night of history-making glamour in Los Angeles.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Forming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forming. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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