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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
Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
In 2018, an international research group from Europe and Japan created an ambitious computer simulation of the dynamics of water molecules that aimed to predict undiscovered forms of ice.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Concerns about the independence of the CRTC have also been raised by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in connection with indirect forms of influence such as perceptions of close ties between those serving on the commission, the industry, and industry law firms.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Garber’s book offers reason to think that the decline of reading and the rise of authoritarianism are twinned forms of disempowerment.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
As soon as the soil warms in spring and the threat of frost has passed, our gardening experts recommend planting these bulbs (and bulb-like forms) for speedy results.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Goebbels wanted to use modern forms of technology to tell alternative stories about people’s reality.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Long story short, churning, in various forms, has been around for a while.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
But when viewed as the 78-year-old artist intends—through a phone camera—the forms appear to jitter like static.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The grains are made of corundum, the same mineral that forms ruby and sapphire on Earth.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump quickly forms a narrative Within minutes of the incident, the president was on social media, posting his reactions, including praise for law enforcement and the Secret Service.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Monica’s mortification that summer of ’98 forms the backbone of Julia Langbein’s latest novel Dear Monica Lewinsky, out this month from Doubleday.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Specifically, nacre is composed of hexagonal crystals of aragonite, a kind of calcium carbonate that is also seen in limestone and that forms precisely into overlapping layers that resemble the brick-and-mortar structure of buildings.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Field’s character, Tova, forms a bond with a giant octopus at an aquarium while helping the younger Cameron (Pullman) find his father.
—Mark Meszoros, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
This Japanese type of juniper shrub forms a dense mat of prickly blue-green needles that turn slightly purplish in winter.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Though the size of the batch was not disclosed, the delivery forms part of ongoing state defense orders and signals continued production of the aircraft.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
The rise of perfume bottles as cultural artifacts suggests that fragrance is entering a new phase — one in which its physical forms are finally being recognized as part of design history.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
In 2018, an international research group from Europe and Japan created an ambitious computer simulation of the dynamics of water molecules that aimed to predict undiscovered forms of ice.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Concerns about the independence of the CRTC have also been raised by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in connection with indirect forms of influence such as perceptions of close ties between those serving on the commission, the industry, and industry law firms.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Garber’s book offers reason to think that the decline of reading and the rise of authoritarianism are twinned forms of disempowerment.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
As soon as the soil warms in spring and the threat of frost has passed, our gardening experts recommend planting these bulbs (and bulb-like forms) for speedy results.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Goebbels wanted to use modern forms of technology to tell alternative stories about people’s reality.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Long story short, churning, in various forms, has been around for a while.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
But when viewed as the 78-year-old artist intends—through a phone camera—the forms appear to jitter like static.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
According to New Scientist, the grains are made of corundum, the same mineral that forms rubies and sapphires on Earth.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The grains are made of corundum, the same mineral that forms ruby and sapphire on Earth.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump quickly forms a narrative Within minutes of the incident, the president was on social media, posting his reactions, including praise for law enforcement and the Secret Service.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Monica’s mortification that summer of ’98 forms the backbone of Julia Langbein’s latest novel Dear Monica Lewinsky, out this month from Doubleday.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Specifically, nacre is composed of hexagonal crystals of aragonite, a kind of calcium carbonate that is also seen in limestone and that forms precisely into overlapping layers that resemble the brick-and-mortar structure of buildings.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Field’s character, Tova, forms a bond with a giant octopus at an aquarium while helping the younger Cameron (Pullman) find his father.
—Mark Meszoros, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
This Japanese type of juniper shrub forms a dense mat of prickly blue-green needles that turn slightly purplish in winter.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
Though the size of the batch was not disclosed, the delivery forms part of ongoing state defense orders and signals continued production of the aircraft.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forms
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The shapes don’t have to be uniform.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shop the rug in three colors and in a variety of round, rectangular, and runner shapes.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The documents go on to say that after Dukes was arrested and placed into a Chicago youth facility at 15 years old, he was signed to Warner Records.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And with the expansion, Our Lady wants to increase capacity from 262 people to 450, according to the church’s town hall documents from February.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Popularized by social media and wellness culture, these sellers often provide photos of candle rituals and offer customized services.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The key is choosing items that reflect her daily rituals and specific tastes rather than grabbing whatever is generic and available.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Unlike many industrial methods that rely on toxic chemicals or pricey catalysts, this bug is low-maintenance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Over the past century, mathematicians have come up with dozens of different methods to calculate the Alexander polynomial of a knot.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Thanks in part to Ozempic, thin is back in, with once-plus-size celebrities sporting svelter physiques, and some already-slim stars now verging on gaunt.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Sea Glass Mystery is available at Amazon online in hardcover, paperback, and e-book (Kindle) formats, and Barnes & Noble online in hardcover only.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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While debate formats often limit candidates to brief answers shaped by time constraints, the guide will give users the ability to select specific candidates and view their extended responses on each topic, which were drawn from in-depth interviews conducted over a six-month period.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 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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Which ultimately crystalizes the season that has delivered the Heat to Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Forms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forms. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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