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 cells grow around and through the mesh, forming a stable connection between biological tissue and electronic components.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Nugent explained that the mergers may prefer more star-forming and less massive galaxies as host environments, unlike core collapse supernovas which tend to occur in more stellar-dense massive galaxies.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The region became trapped in a cycle where less sea ice meant water at the ocean surface remained salty and warm, which in turn prevented more ice forming.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
How Media Shapes the First Impression Before a person ever calls a firm, the first impression may already be forming.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Overall, a broken line of storms is our main risk in that development window, although some models keep the line forming only to our east.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Along one wall, swatches of fabric hang in dense, vertical layers—florals brushing against checks, brocades against stripes—forming a kind of working tapestry.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
As the line between reality and deception begins to blur, Lalo is drawn deeper into a dangerous game of survival—forming uneasy alliances and making impossible choices that will define his fate.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
This happens while the egg is forming inside the chicken before the egg makes a shell.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Nugent explained that the mergers may prefer more star-forming and less massive galaxies as host environments, unlike core collapse supernovas which tend to occur in more stellar-dense massive galaxies.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 May 2026
The region became trapped in a cycle where less sea ice meant water at the ocean surface remained salty and warm, which in turn prevented more ice forming.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
How Media Shapes the First Impression Before a person ever calls a firm, the first impression may already be forming.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Overall, a broken line of storms is our main risk in that development window, although some models keep the line forming only to our east.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Along one wall, swatches of fabric hang in dense, vertical layers—florals brushing against checks, brocades against stripes—forming a kind of working tapestry.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
As the line between reality and deception begins to blur, Lalo is drawn deeper into a dangerous game of survival—forming uneasy alliances and making impossible choices that will define his fate.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
This happens while the egg is forming inside the chicken before the egg makes a shell.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 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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Objective beyond aviation Reportedly, the aircraft’s original Lycoming IO-540 engine was replaced with a high-tech propulsion suite comprising twin low-temperature PEM fuel cells, a MagniX electric motor, and a lithium-ion booster battery.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Minerva Pictures is a boutique distributor of mostly elevated genre films, with a library comprising nearly 2,500 titles including some Italian gems that marked an era.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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But in 2003, it was considered too degraded to be capable of producing a match using methods available at the time.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The technology deposits conductive and dielectric inks simultaneously, producing integrated 3D electronic structures with micro-scale precision.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 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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Parents will appreciate that each floor has connecting room options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Yastrzemski, one of Atlanta’s key offseason acquisitions, had gone 116 at-bats in 38-plus games before connecting on his first long ball.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
13 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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In stark contrast to the teenage social scene once synonymous with malls, many of Lincolnwood’s shoppers seemed to come there alone, making beelines for the still-open Old Navy or Victoria Secret without ever removing their headphones.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 9th House and trines Venus in your sign, making learning and creative thinking especially fertile.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Forming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forming. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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