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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
This time of year pollen can frequently be seen blowing through the air and forming clumps on the ground, as trees shed pollen as part of the reproductive process.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Flash freezing also prevents those pesky ice crystals from forming and turning your berries into flavorless ice cubes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Travel, concerts, festivals, sports and food experiences are social, shareable and identity-forming.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
For many expats, the biggest challenge of moving abroad is not logistics or language, but forming meaningful friendships.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
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.
—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
From directing to forming this little internet comedy group with a group of friends.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Flash freezing also prevents those pesky ice crystals from forming and turning your berries into flavorless ice cubes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Travel, concerts, festivals, sports and food experiences are social, shareable and identity-forming.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
For many expats, the biggest challenge of moving abroad is not logistics or language, but forming meaningful friendships.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
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.
—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
From directing to forming this little internet comedy group with a group of friends.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 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 Brecon, originally built in 1914 and now comprising 18 rooms and four suites, parallels Singer’s approach to artistically blending past and present.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Students and young filmmakers pitched before a fiction jury comprising Pedro Andrade of Lab Barcelona, Manuel Lacasa of Abycine Lanza and Filmin programmer Elody Mellado.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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When a crop such as lettuce is done producing, it is cut at ground level so the roots stay in the ground, helping feed soil microbes.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Djokovic held a 2-0 set lead, but the 19-year-old Brazilian bounced back to win the next three sets – producing the stunning victory against the Serbian superstar.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Xi will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a two-day state visit starting from next Monday, state media Xinhua announced on Friday.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Paul Rogers, a DNR fire prevention specialist, said 80% of the fires that get out of control every year in Michigan are caused by humans, with many of those fires starting as small, intended burns.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The breakthrough came from the US Air Force, which had spent years developing a propellant called ASCENT (Advanced SpaceCraft Energetic Non-Toxic propellant) as a greener replacement for hydrazine, a highly toxic chemical traditionally used in spacecraft propulsion.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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The Fort Worth Independent School District issued a new request for proposals May 29, seeking proposals from developers interested in purchasing and developing some of the tracts of property surrounding Farrington Field stadium.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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Celebrities in each host city will serve as these global ambassadors, connecting with fans and promoting local tourism and culture.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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His concept of the collective unconscious, a universal element of the human mind connecting past and present, was fundamental to her understanding of images and the interconnected nature of ancient archetypes.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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In the early 1960s, Negri was hired as the music director for the ABC affiliate Pittsburgh station WTAE, playing on various live programs and composing theme music for over 20 years.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Modern agentic systems are dynamic, composing dependencies and integrating multiple models at runtime, a shift confirmed by massive industry investments.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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That being said, Breslow confirmed that the Red Sox have explored making external additions to help the team.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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That has marquee potential with Coloradan star Sophia Wilson making her first club appearance in Denver.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Forming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forming. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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