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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 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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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
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Ohio polls no longer accept utility bills, government checks, bank statements or other forms of identification without a photo as valid IDs.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Knighthoods, conferred by the sovereign, represent one of the highest forms of national recognition for service and excellence.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Medullary bone is temporary tissue that forms inside a cavity in long bones of birds and dinosaurs to provide calcium for eggshells, and was previously used in research to identify a pregnant Tyrannosaurus rex in 2016.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Aerial detection using drones Lichens are complex life forms resulting from a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The administration has withheld routine forms of assistance from Taiwan—including by downgrading a defense dialogue with the island, denying Taiwanese President William Lai the ability to briefly visit the United States while traveling elsewhere, and blocking a major arms sales package.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
In this way, one of the first forms of life to have possessed a skeleton of any kind returns to the land.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Verdeille’s latest creations reinterpreted several pieces crafted by Schlumberger, bringing a fresh perspective to the designer’s famous works and celebrating the sea’s organic forms and fantastical beauty.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
According to the filmmakers, the character’s journey toward genuine courage forms the emotional core of the story.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Unlike traditional knitting, which forms a continuous sheet of yarn loops, this new approach works more like a 3D printer.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
For example, in chickens, medullary bone forms one to two weeks before the first egg is laid, and is reabsorbed about three weeks after the last egg is laid, according to the study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
At the heart of the formal commitments is a promise that decisions about safety and security must come before financial considerations as OpenAI forms a new public benefit corporation that is technically under the control of its nonprofit OpenAI Foundation.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
In Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains, Lane starred as frustrated teen Corinne Burns, who forms the band, The Stains, with her sister Tracy (Marin Kanter) and their cousin Jessica McNeil (Laura Dern).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
Even more subtly, the final stitch forms the Roman numerals for 75, replacing the usual finishing stitch.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The show follows Snow's Sophie, who struggles to adjust to a new life in Texas but forms a close and complicated bond with Akerman's Margo.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Online attacks against Banda escalated after her recognition for FIFPRO Women's World 11, prompting the NWSL to issue a statement denouncing all forms of harassment and affirming support for Banda and all players.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Ohio polls no longer accept utility bills, government checks, bank statements or other forms of identification without a photo as valid IDs.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Knighthoods, conferred by the sovereign, represent one of the highest forms of national recognition for service and excellence.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Medullary bone is temporary tissue that forms inside a cavity in long bones of birds and dinosaurs to provide calcium for eggshells, and was previously used in research to identify a pregnant Tyrannosaurus rex in 2016.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Aerial detection using drones Lichens are complex life forms resulting from a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The administration has withheld routine forms of assistance from Taiwan—including by downgrading a defense dialogue with the island, denying Taiwanese President William Lai the ability to briefly visit the United States while traveling elsewhere, and blocking a major arms sales package.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
In this way, one of the first forms of life to have possessed a skeleton of any kind returns to the land.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Verdeille’s latest creations reinterpreted several pieces crafted by Schlumberger, bringing a fresh perspective to the designer’s famous works and celebrating the sea’s organic forms and fantastical beauty.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Yidan Center, by Zaha Hadid Architects, is located in Shenzhen and forms part of a burgeoning cultural quarter in the Chinese megacity.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
According to the filmmakers, the character’s journey toward genuine courage forms the emotional core of the story.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Unlike traditional knitting, which forms a continuous sheet of yarn loops, this new approach works more like a 3D printer.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
For example, in chickens, medullary bone forms one to two weeks before the first egg is laid, and is reabsorbed about three weeks after the last egg is laid, according to the study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
At the heart of the formal commitments is a promise that decisions about safety and security must come before financial considerations as OpenAI forms a new public benefit corporation that is technically under the control of its nonprofit OpenAI Foundation.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
In Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains, Lane starred as frustrated teen Corinne Burns, who forms the band, The Stains, with her sister Tracy (Marin Kanter) and their cousin Jessica McNeil (Laura Dern).
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
Even more subtly, the final stitch forms the Roman numerals for 75, replacing the usual finishing stitch.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
The show follows Snow's Sophie, who struggles to adjust to a new life in Texas but forms a close and complicated bond with Akerman's Margo.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forms
Noun
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The system can add stitches in any direction, including forward, backward and diagonal, allowing users to produce complex shapes with varying stiffness across different sections.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Lillusory Lounge Set Fans of flowy silhouettes and wide-leg pants will like the shapes created by Lillusory’s loungey ensemble.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Newly emboldened, Allura decides to forge Chase’s signature on the documents and have two of their embryos implanted without his consent.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The documents state that the former couple had a prenuptial agreement dated Dec 11, 2017.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Turnout figures for the Sacramento region show the Yes on 50 campaign benefitted from low voter turnout compared to other recent elections.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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In subsequent decades, those group rituals became rarer as genres splintered and people’s tastes diversified.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fear and anxiety are natural responses to uncertainty, but small daily rituals can restore calm.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Choose from any of the preferred payment methods.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, cash-averse adults may adapt methods like cash stuffing for the digital age, Bryan-Podvin says.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jost simply ratcheted up the volume and the attacks on soldiers’ physiques.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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In one picture, the married couple's younger son, Joaquin, looked like a spitting image of his dad, both showing off their toned physiques in a shirtless snap by the water.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Others have tested new formats on the eve of an election in a bid to woo the broadband crowd.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Battered by the global TV advertising downturn and shareholder squabbles, the company has been attempting to pivot to a digital-first model centered around streamer Joyn, while at the same anchoring its overnight ratings and build sellable global formats.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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That really crystallizes their very different perspectives.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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That vulnerability crystallizes in her scenes opposite French screen legend Daniel Auteuil, who plays her ex-husband, Gabriel.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Forms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forms. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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