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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 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
Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Black Ops 7 will also bring updates to Call of Duty’s most popular offering, the free-to-play battle royale Warzone, in the forms of an all-new map called Haven’s Hollow.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Multiplying forms of addiction, proliferating mental illness—in the midst of the Iraq War, with the Cold War paradigm dead alongside the USSR, and the Regan 1980s in the rearview, the United States of the 00s was marked by a pervasive sadness captured in Wallace’s prose.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
These secondary variants took many forms, including both small changes and large deletions, duplications and expansions of their DNA.
—Santhosh Girirajan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Cinematic vampirism has also taken many forms over the years, including gothic horror classics like Dracula (1931), gnarly superhero fare like Blade (1998), and twisted love stories like the Twilight Saga.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
The study also focused on Alzheimer's and was not representative of other forms of dementia.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The classic fall flower brings vibrant color and bold forms to containers, vases, wreaths, and more.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Magnesium citrate is generally more absorbable than inorganic forms.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
One thing to keep in mind is that the brown butter that forms the base of this cookie will pick up on any flavors in your skillet.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Even amidst the atrocities and the devastating loss, Hassouna remains defiantly hopeful and forms a deep connection with Farsi.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Response to adversity often forms the backbone of great seasons.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Engage your core and lift your hips so that your body forms one line from your torso to your feet.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
The winding Yampa River forms the heart of Yampa River State Park, just west of Steamboat Springs.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The Global Burst Detection system forms part of the US Nuclear Detonation Detection System, a network of satellites, ground stations, and sensors overseen by the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration and operated by the US Space Force.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Social Security forms the bedrock of retirement income for tens of millions of Americans.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
While the circus arts and dance numbers are dazzling, the challenge was to use the two forms of movement in a way that would serve the narrative of the story.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Black Ops 7 will also bring updates to Call of Duty’s most popular offering, the free-to-play battle royale Warzone, in the forms of an all-new map called Haven’s Hollow.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Multiplying forms of addiction, proliferating mental illness—in the midst of the Iraq War, with the Cold War paradigm dead alongside the USSR, and the Regan 1980s in the rearview, the United States of the 00s was marked by a pervasive sadness captured in Wallace’s prose.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
These secondary variants took many forms, including both small changes and large deletions, duplications and expansions of their DNA.
—Santhosh Girirajan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Cinematic vampirism has also taken many forms over the years, including gothic horror classics like Dracula (1931), gnarly superhero fare like Blade (1998), and twisted love stories like the Twilight Saga.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
The study also focused on Alzheimer's and was not representative of other forms of dementia.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The classic fall flower brings vibrant color and bold forms to containers, vases, wreaths, and more.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Magnesium citrate is generally more absorbable than inorganic forms.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Predictability, not a factor in the novel, forms the fiber of the new work that opened the Met season.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
One thing to keep in mind is that the brown butter that forms the base of this cookie will pick up on any flavors in your skillet.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Even amidst the atrocities and the devastating loss, Hassouna remains defiantly hopeful and forms a deep connection with Farsi.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Response to adversity often forms the backbone of great seasons.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Engage your core and lift your hips so that your body forms one line from your torso to your feet.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
The winding Yampa River forms the heart of Yampa River State Park, just west of Steamboat Springs.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The Global Burst Detection system forms part of the US Nuclear Detonation Detection System, a network of satellites, ground stations, and sensors overseen by the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration and operated by the US Space Force.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Social Security forms the bedrock of retirement income for tens of millions of Americans.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forms
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Beneath a pink bow laden with rhinestones, colorful floral paper was dotted with rhinestones laid in heart and star shapes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Look for a variety of shapes and sizes to fit your budget and lifestyle, including one on wheels from East Oak with a 20-foot heating range or a stainless steel fire pit with a 17-inch diameter.—
Michelle Lau,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to court documents, Tole told authorities that Sanchez — who was running wind sprints in the alleyway — climbed into the cab of his truck, smelled of alcohol, and was slurring his speech.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nitzan Nuriel, former director of the Counter-Terrorism Bureau at the Prime Minister’s Office (2007–2012), told Fox News Digital that Israel had captured large volumes of Hamas data, including gigabytes of clips, pictures and documents, which helped analysts piece together critical intelligence.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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This marked a slight increase on figures from August, during which time Moscow claimed to have downed 2,786 Ukrainian drones at an average rate of nearly 90 per day.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Dylan Cease, the talented but mercurial right-hander, will take the mound Wednesday afternoon with what figures to be a short leash.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Living Well, Personified THE WELL Coconut Grove encourages slower transitions, moments of pause, and daily rituals that nourish residents holistically.—
The Well Coconut Grove,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the emphasis was placed on its lore and rituals as well as the Sphinx-like decision making of the show’s creator, showrunner, and executive producer, Lorne Michaels.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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But researchers are developing alternative methods that do not need them at all.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Their methods—ruthless melodic math, brazenly artificial production, and an odd soft spot for reggae rhythms—helped define the world-conquering sound of Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
3 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
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In the recent past, Louboutin has repeatedly included the world of dance in his presentation formats, spanning from more cabaret-style performances to edgier takes, like the one developed with renowned choreographer Sadeck Berrabah in 2023 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic red soles.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beyond features, the deal also signals opportunities for cross-platform storytelling that can travel across borders and formats.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
3 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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