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
However, the edges of these disks may have temperatures and conditions akin to the planet-forming protoplanetary disks found around infant stars.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 June 2026
But with this illusion of ease comes a lack of interaction, which is an essential part of forming relationships, according to Eastwick.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
County officials are examining the feasibility of forming an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District that allows financing of public improvements secured against future property tax increases.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The Maasai Mara is one of the most celebrated wildlife destinations on Earth, forming the northern extension of the vast Serengeti ecosystem that stretches across Kenya and Tanzania.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
From there, it’s baked in-restaurant, forming a crisp top layer of baked cheese right on top.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The change signals that council members have a range of outstanding questions about the fast-forming deal, from funding to potential property tax cuts to public engagement.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Meanwhile, in swabs from the mummy’s skin, Sarhan and his colleagues found bacteria like Methylobaderium and Sphingomonas, both known for being resilient in tough environments and for forming biofilms.
—ArsTechnica, 6 June 2026
The first season followed Skinner's closeted character, aptly named Benny, arriving at the fictional Yates University for his first year of college and quickly forming a friendship with Carmen (Wally Baram).
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 June 2026
But with this illusion of ease comes a lack of interaction, which is an essential part of forming relationships, according to Eastwick.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
County officials are examining the feasibility of forming an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District that allows financing of public improvements secured against future property tax increases.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The Maasai Mara is one of the most celebrated wildlife destinations on Earth, forming the northern extension of the vast Serengeti ecosystem that stretches across Kenya and Tanzania.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
From there, it’s baked in-restaurant, forming a crisp top layer of baked cheese right on top.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The change signals that council members have a range of outstanding questions about the fast-forming deal, from funding to potential property tax cuts to public engagement.
—Nina Moske, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Meanwhile, in swabs from the mummy’s skin, Sarhan and his colleagues found bacteria like Methylobaderium and Sphingomonas, both known for being resilient in tough environments and for forming biofilms.
—ArsTechnica, 6 June 2026
The first season followed Skinner's closeted character, aptly named Benny, arriving at the fictional Yates University for his first year of college and quickly forming a friendship with Carmen (Wally Baram).
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 6 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.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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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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The same goes for the expedition team, comprising experts in various fields from marine biology to glaciology to sea kayaking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The festival will present 65 films from 16 countries, with 21 narratives and 24 documentary features as well as 4 shorts programs comprising 6 narratives and 14 documentaries.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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With its rich agricultural resources, the country is aiming to become a leader in producing next-generation biofuels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Before Wednesday’s storms, several large outbreaks occurred across the state the previous week on the evening of June 11, producing 20 tornadoes in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana forecast area alone.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Though both teams are coming off wins, each tweaked its starting 11 from those openers, with Mexico changing three starters.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Meanwhile, police cut off traffic going east on Olympic Boulevard starting at Ardmore Avenue.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The agreement imposed limits on Iran's nuclear program to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Rodriguez has been developing the concept for more than a decade, based on drawings and stories created with and for his children.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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There is an underground tunnel connecting the main hotel and the lobby/restaurant building, which makes navigating the area much easier in a wheelchair or for those looking to avoid a cold (but quick) commute.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The challenge is connecting human language and visual understanding with the motor actions required to interact with the physical world.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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That provided a unique challenge for its composing team, Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The consequences are showing up in classrooms, on college campuses, and increasingly in entry-level workplaces, where managers report that young hires struggle with everything from making eye contact during a conversation to composing a coherent professional email.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Thinking of spending or making money?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Forming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forming. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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