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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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 program, which has been a regular state championship contender, will be split in half, with Prairie Ridge and Central forming one team and South and Cary-Grove forming another.
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Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Beginning in 1866, there was discussion among club members of forming a Jewish congregation.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Abroad, Putin focused on forming a moat of buffer countries, a gray zone between the East and the West.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
The hip-hop duo met in Harlem as kids in grade school before forming their rap group.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
From directing to forming this little internet comedy group with a group of friends.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
If browning is a concern, waiting to flip every minute or two until after the crust has already started forming can be a good middle ground.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Bell also received a second stent and was put on blood thinners to reduce the risk of another clot forming.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
This El Niño has an 82% chance of forming between May and July and is expected to last through the remainder of 2026, according to NOAA.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Beginning in 1866, there was discussion among club members of forming a Jewish congregation.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Abroad, Putin focused on forming a moat of buffer countries, a gray zone between the East and the West.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
The hip-hop duo met in Harlem as kids in grade school before forming their rap group.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
From directing to forming this little internet comedy group with a group of friends.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
If browning is a concern, waiting to flip every minute or two until after the crust has already started forming can be a good middle ground.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Bell also received a second stent and was put on blood thinners to reduce the risk of another clot forming.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
This El Niño has an 82% chance of forming between May and July and is expected to last through the remainder of 2026, according to NOAA.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forming
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Khosla himself has endorsed the idea of a national wealth fund, and the symmetry between his individual advocacy and OpenAI’s institutional proposal suggests that a policy framework is crystallizing within the AI industry’s upper echelons.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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That regime sentiment seems to be crystalizing.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The bacterium started by producing an enzyme to break the polymer chain comprising the material into pieces.—
Elizabeth MacBride,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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On May 5, Young posted on Neil Young Archives that the band had finished its second album, Second Song, comprising five new songs and two unheard ones from 1964.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2026
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The Sox sent 13 batters to the plate while producing their most runs in an inning since scoring 11 in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds on May 7, 2023, at Great American Ball Park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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His knowledge and love of movies fueled his writing and co-producing on the American Film Institute’s Salutes not only to Peck but to Gene Kelly, Billy Wilder, Barbara Stanwyck and Jack Lemmon.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Winston makes a cameo to execute another electric Ford Field trick play, and the Giants lose a close one with their offense starting to find a new gear.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Even with the regular season a few months away from starting, this week has been full of drama.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The institute is restructuring its tools, developing new programs and reflecting on its role in a broader context, including foreign policy and Poland’s intl.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The Thessaloniki International Film Festival’s industry segment, the Agora, is the primary platform for connecting Greek and international professionals, with a focus on Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean that extends at times to Scandinavia and the Baltics.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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One example is a utility modernizing storm response by connecting outage systems, field dispatch, weather feeds and customer communications.—
Deepak Garg,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Brothers Daniel and Adrián Aguirre love nothing more than making music together, composing melodies and writing powerful lyrics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The songs are by composing legend Mike Stoller, now 93, and a master tunesmith during the era in which much of the story spans.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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That’s how long the 35-year-old Yankees ace had to wait before finally making his return from Tommy John surgery on Friday night in the Bronx.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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That program has a six-night, seven-day minimum stay that’s turned a discrete and diverse crowd—the uber-wealthy; the wellness aficionados making a big first splurge; everyone in-between—into dedicated Ranchers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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“Forming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forming. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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