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
Other opponents generally feel compelled to drop an extra player into the back line, forming a back five against Japan’s front five — as the Netherlands did, with Frenkie de Jong dropping in from midfield.
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Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Even if polls point to a majority, a potential coalition spanning left, right, center and Arab parties would face real difficulty forming a government – and keeping it together.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Lingering Southwest wildfire conditions Elsewhere, thunderstorms expected to track along the heat dome’s edges from the Rockies to the northern Plains, with others forming along the Gulf Coast, could bring temporary afternoon relief, AccuWeather said.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The planetesimals forming in this region were composed of not just rock and metal but these ices as well.
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Adam Lark,
Scientific American,
28 June 2026
Certainly, many of these organizations are virtuous, tapping different constituencies, and forming alliances to reinforce common interests.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
There are new industries forming around end-of-life vehicles as well as new technologies to be deployed to replace certain materials.
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James Morris,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
This makes room for growths now forming new plants.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Even if polls point to a majority, a potential coalition spanning left, right, center and Arab parties would face real difficulty forming a government – and keeping it together.
—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Lingering Southwest wildfire conditions Elsewhere, thunderstorms expected to track along the heat dome’s edges from the Rockies to the northern Plains, with others forming along the Gulf Coast, could bring temporary afternoon relief, AccuWeather said.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The skinny braids wrapped the bottom of the bun, while the thicker braids dressed the top, forming a cylinder shape that protruded from the crown of her head.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The planetesimals forming in this region were composed of not just rock and metal but these ices as well.
—
Adam Lark,
Scientific American,
28 June 2026
Certainly, many of these organizations are virtuous, tapping different constituencies, and forming alliances to reinforce common interests.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
There are new industries forming around end-of-life vehicles as well as new technologies to be deployed to replace certain materials.
—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
This makes room for growths now forming new plants.
—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forming
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The lyrics describe a crystallizing moment in which the narrator realizes that her relationship is the thing that’s not working in her life, despite the best hopes and intentions.
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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.
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Children face disproportionately high fatality rates, comprising over 25% of deaths from 15% of cases, and 135 have been orphaned.
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The United Nations humanitarian affairs agency said Saturday that a total of 44 international urban search and rescue teams, comprising 2,245 specialists and 140 search dogs, had been deployed to Venezuela.
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray.
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In the last 20 minutes before kick, droves of fans have made their way into the stadium and the energy is starting to pick up.
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Jamal Musiala spent much of his childhood in England, developing his game in Chelsea’s youth academy and playing for England’s youth teams with his close friend Jude Bellingham.
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Despite being at the center of this season’s developing drama, rookie deckhand Luke is a bit of a cypher.
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For that reason, executive travel remains essential for driving high-stakes deals forward, securing major partnerships, connecting with suppliers, and building trust through face-to-face interactions.
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By connecting the mid-June high with the action from early June, a clear potential cup-and-handle pattern begins to emerge.
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Additionally, last year’s Oscar winner for Best Original Score, Ludwig Göransson, will be composing The Odyssey.
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In a nod to the maestro for which the dish is named, Bottura says that pairing with Sauternes is like composing music.
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But making their wishes known ahead of time is key to maintaining independence even as life situations change, said Kweli Rashied-Henry, interim director of Fulton County Senior Services.
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In fact, a single cup of pomegranate arils contains about 7 grams of fiber, making the fruit beneficial for digestive health and promoting fullness.
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