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noun

plural of form
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as in shapes
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance the wood-carver carved the block of wood into the form of a duck

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as in documents
a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it I filled out all the forms for applying to the school

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as in figures
a three-dimensional representation of the human body used especially for displaying clothes put the dress on the form to finish pinning it together

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as in rituals
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules we'll use the second form in our church missals for today's Lenten service

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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something there are established forms for voting on motions and amendments at meetings

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as in physiques
the type of body that a person has he has the big-boned form of a linebacker

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as in formats
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged museumgoers liked the asymmetrical form of the mobile

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verb

present tense third-person singular of form
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as in crystallizes
to take on a definite form my ideas on the subject are just starting to form

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as in comprises
to be all the substance of this one sentence really forms the basis of your argument

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as in produces
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials formed the pot out of the clay

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as in originates
to come into existence the new company formed from two smaller ones

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as in develops
to come to have gradually I don't want you beginning skiers to form any bad habits

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Recent Examples of forms
Noun
Practitioners must also administer informed consent forms before proceeding with any sort of treatment, under Florida law. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Human faces emerge from distorted forms that appear stretched through time, echoing motifs found in Chan’s earlier titanium sculptures. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Critics have also argued that the deferrals delay legitimate payments to vulnerable groups, and could ultimately lead to higher costs for taxpayers if providers reduce services and patients are forced to turn to more expensive forms of care. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 July 2026 The remaining funds will then be distributed among other class members who have submitted valid forms. — Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Instead of painting a broad picture that included all leading forms of content distribution — movie theaters, broadcast and cable television as well as streaming platforms — the states zeroed in on three distinct slices. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Brain and spinal cord tumors are the deadliest childhood cancers, and treatments for the most aggressive forms often leave families with few options. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 14 July 2026 Yuen Yuen Ang, a political scientist at Johns Hopkins University, came up with the best explanation, theorizing that not all forms of corruption are equally bad. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 The investigation described family annihilations as among the most extreme forms of domestic violence. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 14 July 2026
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The company said additive manufacturing forms a key part of its long-term production strategy for the TJ150. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 When comets come around the sun, the dust emitted as the debris collides with Earth's atmosphere forms a trail that creates fiery, colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 July 2026 Insider tip Be sure to take a ride on the hotel's original timber elevator that forms the focal point of the lobby, with its filigree frame and open sides. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 The request was made by FairSquare, and forms part of a wider complaint from the non-profit organisation alleging Infantino publicly supported Trump on five occasions. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Meanwhile, an emerging beauty crossover — whereby eyewear forms a part of daily rituals — opens new avenues for growth. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026 Think about the energy of a packed conference room, the conversation that starts between sessions and turns into a partnership, the sense of shared purpose that forms when an audience gathers around an idea worth showing up for. — Anthony Donnarumma, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 However, the film makes only passing mention of specifics, like the Khalistan separatist movement which forms the story’s backdrop, giving local police and politicians carte blanche for their brutality (and their persecution of Khalra). — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 July 2026 The initiative forms part of CJ ENM’s Music Creative eco-System (MCS) – which encompasses IP planning, platforms and artist management – and is aimed at driving the global expansion of K-pop. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forms
  1. shapes
  2. documents
  3. figures
  4. rituals
  5. methods
  6. physiques
  7. formats
  8. crystallizes
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  • The landscaping is designed to blend into the urban landscape, combining pots of various shapes and sizes that house climbing plants, evergreens, Japanese maples, and tropical species.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026
  • Fashion is shifting direction, moving away from nondescript minimalist pieces to jewelry that excites—think natural materials, organic shapes, and details that look as though they were gathered during a walk on the beach.
    — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026
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  • The project will include 121 boutique homes geared toward older adults, office space, a parking garage and a rooftop restaurant and bar, according to city documents.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • In October 2025, Baumgarten dropped his claims against both Opera Carolina and Williams, court documents show.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of documents
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  • Leipzig had locker room issues a few years ago, when a few players were regarded as not pulling their weight — and Schlager was one of the senior figures who challenged them and urged them to improve their mentality.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Those figures are comparable only in some respects because private transaction values can include debt while public market capitalizations do not.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of figures
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  • Identify any gaps where anxiety or doubt might take hold, and suggest three specific rituals or habits that would create more stability and cohesion without adding unnecessary noise.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, an emerging beauty crossover — whereby eyewear forms a part of daily rituals — opens new avenues for growth.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
Definition of rituals
Noun
  • That turned out to be wrong for a meaningful minority of them, whose brains were generating signals our methods were not sensitive enough to pick up.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
  • Consider two popular methods, neither of which requires people to submit any documents or even reveal their name or birthdate to the platform.
    — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026
Definition of methods
Noun
  • The Westminster Christian grad, 50, has long been linked to women who take serious care of their physiques.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • They’ve been specially designed in sizes that acknowledge that the world includes people with different physiques, but where their faces would be, there’s a mirror.
    — Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
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  • There's often a desire to change things up or offer a new perspective and new formats.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Many theaters in New York and LA were sold out opening weekend, and people want to watch it in as many formats as possible.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 July 2026
Definition of formats
Verb
  • Whitehead, meanwhile, crystalizes his sense of what makes the city run, where Carney fits in, and how the straight and crooked worlds are entwined in one strange ecosystem with laws that only the lawless can enforce.
    — David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
  • Corgan, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman, gives an answer here that crystallizes one of baseball’s many charms.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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