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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
Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Our goal is to present the most diverse program possible, spanning cultures and countries, storytelling forms and also social perspectives.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Compact varieties of common foliage plants maintain gorgeous forms without pruning, while mess-free flowering shrubs provide all the beauty of their higher-maintenance counterparts.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
So many indelible screen performers have moved from ballet and other forms of dance into acting, bringing with them a keen understanding of the body as an instrument of storytelling itself.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
These offices can help with tax forms, account inquiries, basic tax law assistance and more.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Snyder also didn’t file IRS forms in a timely manner, prosecutors said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Constructing his earliest works from castoff two-by-fours, Mosley soon progressed to carving small figures and from there to using a chisel and gauge to shape larger abstract forms from fallen logs of hickory, cherry, and sycamore discarded by the city’s parks department.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
This high-temperature test forms part of that broader effort.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Vorderer pulled out general report forms the Police Department used to fill out for different cases, including arrests, vehicle theft and missing persons sheets.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The 370-mile-long (600 km) geographical feature forms the southeastern border of Mare Imbrium and will make for a gorgeous target in the early hours of March 11 as sunlight catches its west-facing peaks and slopes.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The hypersonic advantage This initiative forms part of South Korea’s efforts to bolster its military edge amid regional arms races.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Shearing, or clipping only the outer layer, forms a dense shell that blocks light and air from the center, which can attract pests and disease.
—Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
These natural gems give a glimpse into the Floridan aquifer, a system of porous limestone that forms underground caves and rivers, pushing water up through vents and ultimately flowing into the faucets of millions of Sunshine State residents.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The unit forms part of Project Ada, a BBC plan to save at least £100M ($132M) by radically reimagining its workforce to compete with tech giants.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Pine straw forms a natural barrier that blocks sunlight from reaching weed seeds.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
Watched behind his closed eyelids the eruption of strange visual forms, shapes of light blooming and disintegrating, blue green and yellow.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Our goal is to present the most diverse program possible, spanning cultures and countries, storytelling forms and also social perspectives.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Compact varieties of common foliage plants maintain gorgeous forms without pruning, while mess-free flowering shrubs provide all the beauty of their higher-maintenance counterparts.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
So many indelible screen performers have moved from ballet and other forms of dance into acting, bringing with them a keen understanding of the body as an instrument of storytelling itself.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
These offices can help with tax forms, account inquiries, basic tax law assistance and more.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Snyder also didn’t file IRS forms in a timely manner, prosecutors said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Constructing his earliest works from castoff two-by-fours, Mosley soon progressed to carving small figures and from there to using a chisel and gauge to shape larger abstract forms from fallen logs of hickory, cherry, and sycamore discarded by the city’s parks department.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Mar. 2026
This high-temperature test forms part of that broader effort.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Early connections should feel easier as affectionate Venus forms a supportive sextile with intense Pluto, encouraging us to handle stubborn issues with honest talks and practical teamwork.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Vorderer pulled out general report forms the Police Department used to fill out for different cases, including arrests, vehicle theft and missing persons sheets.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The 370-mile-long (600 km) geographical feature forms the southeastern border of Mare Imbrium and will make for a gorgeous target in the early hours of March 11 as sunlight catches its west-facing peaks and slopes.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The hypersonic advantage This initiative forms part of South Korea’s efforts to bolster its military edge amid regional arms races.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Shearing, or clipping only the outer layer, forms a dense shell that blocks light and air from the center, which can attract pests and disease.
—Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
These natural gems give a glimpse into the Floridan aquifer, a system of porous limestone that forms underground caves and rivers, pushing water up through vents and ultimately flowing into the faucets of millions of Sunshine State residents.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The unit forms part of Project Ada, a BBC plan to save at least £100M ($132M) by radically reimagining its workforce to compete with tech giants.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Pine straw forms a natural barrier that blocks sunlight from reaching weed seeds.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forms
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With so many updates to the classic handbag in spring collections—including variations on the shapes’ silhouette, size, shade, and even textiles—there are so many ways to incorporate this style into your life in a way that speaks to you.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cages come in several shapes including square, triangular, cone-shaped, and rings.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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Oncor Electric is requesting that the Fort Worth City Council approve the rezoning of a southeast Fort Worth lot containing a power substation that the utility company intends to expand and renovate, documents say.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Players were offered $10,000 to $30,000 bribes per game, and Smith paid players after successful bets, according to court documents.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Spotify claims those who aren’t household names can earn six figures, with more than 1,500 artists earning $1 million last year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pay a little more, and kids can sign up for craft sessions to make dream catchers or paint ceramic Boholano figures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The small rituals of a concert crowd make a show feel shared.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Based on the true legend of the founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers, the film traces the life of Lee, who after losing four children in infancy, became celibate and created a religious movement based in music and dayslong dance rituals.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Proponents of prediction markets argue that putting financial stakes on outcomes leads to better forecasts than traditional methods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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These materials are often relatively stiff, provide limited degrees of freedom, and typically require complex activation methods involving heating or magnetic fields, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 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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Part of this reflects the culture in South Korea, where rigid beauty standards have traditionally valued fair skin, slender physiques and hyper-feminine features.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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Celebrations have continued but transformed into missile-friendly formats.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The album is offered in several formats, including an exclusive red vinyl, cassette and CD.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
13 Mar. 2026
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But perhaps nothing crystallizes the feud more than an announcement that Kalshi made late last year about the formation of a trade group, called the Coalition for Prediction Markets, to promote the development of the industry.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, the film’s critique of the art world only decidedly crystallizes when Chiara Caselli’s Giulia, the Italian gallery owner representing Nina, shows up over an hour into the 104-minute movie.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Forms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forms. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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