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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
Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
That new thing As his predecessor did 135 years ago, Leo warns that individual humans and humanity itself must not be left behind by technological advancements or by new forms of power.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 25 May 2026
His buildings’ distinctive rounded corners, vibrant colors and pod-like forms are pragmatic responses to the challenges of building in extreme climates.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Service comes in many forms, so the question all Americans should ask is what does their sacrifice ask of us?
—D’juan Wilcher, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
The clasps can be repositioned, allowing the overall structure to transform into multiple forms.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Silk fibers are typically harvested and dissolved before they're turned into other forms for the aforementioned applications.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
The Aachen Rolex Grand Prix forms 25 per cent of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, which can only be won if a rider wins three consecutive majors.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 24 May 2026
The last five millennia have typically seen a great diversity of co-existing political forms—sometimes overlapping and symbiotic, sometimes divided and incommensurable.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
This mystery forms the crux of the film’s middle, even as surrealist scenes bring welcome tonal upheaval to the film’s last third.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 May 2026
Its operating theater, the first in the United States, is also open, and forms one of the hospital's defining architectural features.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Power comes from a 122-kWh battery pack that forms part of the chassis structure.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
During the broadcast, the future King discussed efforts to support housing, healthcare and sustainability projects across the Isles of Scilly, a remote archipelago off the southwestern coast of England that forms part of the Duchy estate.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Researcher Renée DiResta, whose work focuses on misinformation and online influence, has argued that credibility increasingly forms around identity, familiarity and community rather than traditional expertise.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The soluble fiber in oats, particularly the polysaccharide beta-glucan, forms a viscous gel in the digestive tract.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
Ephemera forms the bridge where reader and book meet and begin to collaborate.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Noun
These include encryption software and various forms of authentication or enforcement software that limit which types of digital activities users can perform.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
That new thing As his predecessor did 135 years ago, Leo warns that individual humans and humanity itself must not be left behind by technological advancements or by new forms of power.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 25 May 2026
His buildings’ distinctive rounded corners, vibrant colors and pod-like forms are pragmatic responses to the challenges of building in extreme climates.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Service comes in many forms, so the question all Americans should ask is what does their sacrifice ask of us?
—D’juan Wilcher, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
The clasps can be repositioned, allowing the overall structure to transform into multiple forms.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Silk fibers are typically harvested and dissolved before they're turned into other forms for the aforementioned applications.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
The Aachen Rolex Grand Prix forms 25 per cent of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, which can only be won if a rider wins three consecutive majors.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 24 May 2026
The last five millennia have typically seen a great diversity of co-existing political forms—sometimes overlapping and symbiotic, sometimes divided and incommensurable.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Verb
At the front, the hood dives down below a wing, funneling airflow up and over the roof to another wing that forms the rear deck.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
This mystery forms the crux of the film’s middle, even as surrealist scenes bring welcome tonal upheaval to the film’s last third.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 May 2026
Its operating theater, the first in the United States, is also open, and forms one of the hospital's defining architectural features.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Power comes from a 122-kWh battery pack that forms part of the chassis structure.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
During the broadcast, the future King discussed efforts to support housing, healthcare and sustainability projects across the Isles of Scilly, a remote archipelago off the southwestern coast of England that forms part of the Duchy estate.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Researcher Renée DiResta, whose work focuses on misinformation and online influence, has argued that credibility increasingly forms around identity, familiarity and community rather than traditional expertise.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The soluble fiber in oats, particularly the polysaccharide beta-glucan, forms a viscous gel in the digestive tract.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
Ephemera forms the bridge where reader and book meet and begin to collaborate.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forms
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The map also showed oblong shapes above the tank site.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Vacation homes come in all shapes and sizes—from cozy log cabins in the mountains to palatial properties on the coast.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The former president’s conversations with a ghost writer helping to write his memoir were collected as part of a probe into his handling of classified documents.—
Perry Stein,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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Well more than a year before the May 18 attack, Caleb Vazquez’s behavior had so concerned officials that he was placed on a 72-hour involuntary hold for a mental health evaluation, feared to be a danger to himself or others, court documents indicate.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Such casualty figures can easily desensitize us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Historic success Showing why the draft was a success, Visit Pittsburgh points to the big attendance figures, relatively low emergency responses, big public transit ridership, and billions in public relations impressions.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Many fans embraced the alternatives, helping demonstrate that non-alcoholic beer could still play a role in the World Cup’s social rituals and match-day atmosphere.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Earlier this month, Dunne opened up about her rituals for watching Skenes play while appearing on The Tonight Show.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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This is not so much an attempt at finding exact parallels between Saunders literary choices and our audio ones, but of using his methods to find deeper layers of meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Researchers see path toward greener manufacturing The researchers believe the platform could help develop more environmentally friendly methods for producing chemicals and use industrial waste more effectively.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Then these same superhero physiques appeared in rom-coms and dramas as regular-degular guys, muscles included.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 May 2026
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The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If every equipment supplier develops proprietary AI systems with unique interfaces and data formats, manufacturers will likely face overwhelming integration challenges, spending resources on plumbing rather than process improvement.—
Joel Scutchfield,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The model is designed to process multiple input formats and generate output video that reflects combined instructions rather than isolated prompts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
Verb
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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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Prior research into the shooter and his family combined with the new report crystalizes a picture of extremism, said Rachel Carroll Rivas, deputy director of research at the Southern Poverty Law Center.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Forms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forms. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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