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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
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
Jill is left to keep their sisterhood alive on her own by adding new messages to their extensive catalogue of voicemails sent to each other over the course of their young lives, leading to the deep love Wes forms for her over her messy and real revelations about life.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 June 2026
Darwin spent the last part of his life experimenting with plants, and he was particularly intrigued by cowslips, whose flowers come in two very different forms.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Depending on your circumstances, potential solutions could include debt settlement, hardship programs, payment arrangements or other forms of debt relief.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 June 2026
More than 5,000 miles from the World Cup, human rights advocates say, authorities have been cracking down on protests, social media and other forms of public dissent.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
As fashion continues dressing for its inner child, beading has taken center stage in an array of forms — from colorful beaded necklaces and viral beaded bags to embellished swimsuits.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
One mom expressed support for government assistance in the first year of a child’s life, whether that means paying moms to stay home with their kids or providing families with financial support in other forms.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2026
Dwarf golden sweet flag forms a mat of golden-green foliage over time and is semi-evergreen.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
Soluble fiber absorbs water and forms a gel-like substance, while insoluble fiber helps move waste through the digestive tract.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
In his habeas petition, Vorbe points to an undated memorandum, which forms the basis of the administration’s removal proceedings.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
As the almighty Sun forms a friendly sextile to wounded healer Chiron in your 4th House of Home, check-ins and chores align without friction at home.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Venus, planet of money, moves through your 2nd House of Resources and forms a sextile to unconventional Uranus in your 12th House of Solitude, so insights can guide wise spending.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
The film centers on Cheng Jun, a Chinese international student working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store who forms an unlikely bond with a homeless elderly woman who shelters there each night.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Noun
But tools like Operator, the company’s earlier attempt at an agentic product that could access the internet and take actions on the web on a user’s behalf, like browsing sites, filling forms, and completing tasks autonomously, largely failed to take off with users.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
Jill is left to keep their sisterhood alive on her own by adding new messages to their extensive catalogue of voicemails sent to each other over the course of their young lives, leading to the deep love Wes forms for her over her messy and real revelations about life.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 June 2026
Darwin spent the last part of his life experimenting with plants, and he was particularly intrigued by cowslips, whose flowers come in two very different forms.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Depending on your circumstances, potential solutions could include debt settlement, hardship programs, payment arrangements or other forms of debt relief.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 June 2026
More than 5,000 miles from the World Cup, human rights advocates say, authorities have been cracking down on protests, social media and other forms of public dissent.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
As fashion continues dressing for its inner child, beading has taken center stage in an array of forms — from colorful beaded necklaces and viral beaded bags to embellished swimsuits.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
One mom expressed support for government assistance in the first year of a child’s life, whether that means paying moms to stay home with their kids or providing families with financial support in other forms.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Verb
Your 11th House of Friends tilts against routines as the instinctive Moon forms a quincunx to passionate Mars in your 6th House of Work.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2026
Dwarf golden sweet flag forms a mat of golden-green foliage over time and is semi-evergreen.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
Soluble fiber absorbs water and forms a gel-like substance, while insoluble fiber helps move waste through the digestive tract.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
In his habeas petition, Vorbe points to an undated memorandum, which forms the basis of the administration’s removal proceedings.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
As the almighty Sun forms a friendly sextile to wounded healer Chiron in your 4th House of Home, check-ins and chores align without friction at home.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Acra described it as a fresh take on her beloved caftans, pointing out the looped draping technique that forms a billowy cape at the back.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Venus, planet of money, moves through your 2nd House of Resources and forms a sextile to unconventional Uranus in your 12th House of Solitude, so insights can guide wise spending.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
The film centers on Cheng Jun, a Chinese international student working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store who forms an unlikely bond with a homeless elderly woman who shelters there each night.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forms
Noun
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From airy mesh fabrics to sleek, low-profile shapes, this season’s trending shoes have a way of elevating an outfit without overpowering it.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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Simple Geometry Geometric rugs with simple lines and shapes are undeniably versatile and easy to work into a room.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Noun
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According to court documents reviewed by TMZ, Jean filed for divorce on June 3 in Nashville, and cited the same date as their date of separation.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Court documents say Blakemore was a prolific drug trafficker for the Highs street gang, selling fentanyl at the intersection of Broadway and Lyndale in north Minneapolis.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Its worse-sounding homicide figures are due to the ratio of deaths in a tiny population of less than a million people.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Cropped tops are flattering on petite figures, so this sleeveless top will look amazing on you.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Automatic contributions, delayed payment windows, small rituals that add friction to impulse spending — these are all behavioral architecture moves, not acts of self-denial.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The rituals culminate on the 10th day of the month Muharram, which this year falls on June 26.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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Consumers often rely on appearance and smell other than expiry dates to judge whether products are still safe to eat, despite the limitations of those methods.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Noun
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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
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Publishers, researchers and institutions are increasingly discovering that when information is presented in structured formats, AI systems produce more reliable outputs.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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The focus has shifted toward creating franchises capable of traveling across platforms, markets and formats.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
19 June 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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