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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3
as in producing
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
formed the pot out of the clay
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4
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
These measurements confirmed that the metals were not forming nanoparticles but were dispersed as single atoms, chemically bound within the carbon framework in the favourable coordination environment — the secret sauce to their exceptional performance, according to a press release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, SPCfw is more flexible, allowing the water molecule to bend and stretch, especially when forming distorted hydrogen bonds, as seen in ice VI.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Its detection in computer simulations of solar eruptions would hint to where these space weather events may be forming.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Investors, mindful of the vulnerabilities of an expensive market, with signs of froth forming in more speculative corners such as meme and quantum computing stocks, are rebalancing their portfolios, and adding exposure to defensive sectors that look more attractive after lagging in 2025.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Wednesday was their first test together, forming the middle of the starting lineup between solid centre Jakob Poeltl and 3-point-hoisting guard Immanuel Quickley.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The wafer-thin coating of clay remained long after the underlying tissues decayed completely, retaining their detailed morphology and forming a perfect clay mask.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
One study found that pomegranate extract helped prevent kidney stones from forming in people who are prone to them.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The pair played together in the band Malachi Sage before forming their long-running nu-metal group in 1994.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, SPCfw is more flexible, allowing the water molecule to bend and stretch, especially when forming distorted hydrogen bonds, as seen in ice VI.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Its detection in computer simulations of solar eruptions would hint to where these space weather events may be forming.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Investors, mindful of the vulnerabilities of an expensive market, with signs of froth forming in more speculative corners such as meme and quantum computing stocks, are rebalancing their portfolios, and adding exposure to defensive sectors that look more attractive after lagging in 2025.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Wednesday was their first test together, forming the middle of the starting lineup between solid centre Jakob Poeltl and 3-point-hoisting guard Immanuel Quickley.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The wafer-thin coating of clay remained long after the underlying tissues decayed completely, retaining their detailed morphology and forming a perfect clay mask.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
One study found that pomegranate extract helped prevent kidney stones from forming in people who are prone to them.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
The pair played together in the band Malachi Sage before forming their long-running nu-metal group in 1994.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forming
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Sea water flows into the small crystallizing ponds (salt beds) and the quantity of water is controlled by gravity and slate gates.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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In this one crystallizing moment, the woman’s yearning, desire that has been discreetly waiting in the background, rushes into view.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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Winners were selected by a professional jury comprising over 550 members of the Adriatic Film and TV Academy, currently being established to bring together professionals from across the Adriatic region.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Unlike many recycling approaches, this method works across multiple plastics and even mixtures, producing gram-scale yields that point to real-world feasibility, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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The humanities program will work with the arts board's Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program to train master and apprentice Wisconsin folk artists in planning and producing public programs that showcase and contextualize cultural traditions, stories and histories.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But her office meeting calendar is starting to show clues.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In northern Michigan, Dana Tuller is starting her third job as a warehouse sorter.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The good news is that scientists and engineers are developing the next-generation space missions that could address this.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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These diets can also help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The staircase, inspired by one in Tina and Michael Chow’s legendary apartment on Sutton Place in New York, spirals from the basement to a mezzanine level, connecting the apartment’s three floors.—
Amir Capogrossi Badreddine,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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The appointments were so sudden that Scharf, at his first commission meeting on July 10, apologized for not connecting with any of his fellow commissioners ahead of time, noting his appointment had happened the night before.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Abandoned by society yet driven by resilience, Hajeer transforms silence into strength, composing a symphony of redemption and love.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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For Ares, Nine Inch Nails will be composing the soundtrack, bringing their iconic industrial rock sound to the Grid.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Parents who experience domestic and intimate partner violence are more likely to have decision-making power for their children, but are less likely to have primary placement — actual time with their kids — after family court involvement in Milwaukee County, according to a new study.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Shirley had stumbled onto the Canal Street vendors while in New York making a video about Zohran Mamdani.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Forming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forming. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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