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plural of form
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as in documents
a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it I filled out all the forms for applying to the school

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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 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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forms

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present tense third-person singular of form
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Recent Examples of forms
Noun
Repeat process a few times, just until a cohesive dough forms. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025 Here, artisans guide visitors through the basics of whittling and woodturning workshops, teaching you about the tools and techniques of one of the oldest forms of art. Essence, 20 Oct. 2025 Microwave ovens use non-ionizing radiation to heat food, which cannot damage cells or DNA like other forms of radiation may. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025 To boost its potency, researchers from the Department of Bioscience and Engineering at Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan developed new, stronger forms of the vitamin. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025 Choose the materials, the colors, the forms that you are drawn to and that quietly fill your senses. Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025 Collagen supplements generally come in two main forms. Maria Godoy, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025 Biden’s office said his score was 9, placing his cancer among the most aggressive forms. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025 However, other members of De Stijl sought to move their ideas into three-dimensional forms. JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
After Diem’s custodial grandparents deny Kenna the opportunity to reconnect with Diem, Kenna forms a connection with a local bar own named Ledger Ward (played by Tyriq Withers). Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025 Not only the literal stages of places like the Gaiety or the Apollo Sauna, but the invisible stage that forms when strangers agree to inhabit the same risk and the same desire. Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025 When the hydrogel forms, the mixture is exposed to an electric field. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025 The bay forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025 Sometimes the soul, like the oyster, forms its pearls slowly, with grit and effort. Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025 Law forms Louisville Parks Police. Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025 To find Andromeda, locate the constellation Cassiopeia, which forms a prominent 'M' shape high in the northern sky. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025 By analyzing tree rings from across the Northern Hemisphere, scientists reconstructed the long-term history of an atmospheric phenomenon known as a locked wave-5 jet stream pattern — where the jet stream forms five wavy ridges and troughs around the planet. Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forms
Noun
  • Aside from the classic pillow design, there are more shapes catered to all sleeping styles, including a crescent design for side and back sleepers and a cutout option for side sleepers.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2025
  • While attempting a new hairstyle can feel a bit intimidating, Taylor encourages experimentation and reminds us that curls come in various shapes, patterns, and sizes.
    Essence, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • In other states, there would be no change to the program, and DACA recipients would still be granted employment authorization documents.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
  • An Indiana state trooper allegedly saw Jones’ black Cadillac driving 90 mph in a 50 mph zone, according to documents obtained by both stations.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • Viewership for the postseason thus far has reached levels unseen since 2017, according to figures released by MLB on Wednesday.
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The site has housed many historical figures over the years, from Queen Margaret to Mary, Queen of Scots.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • This behind-the-scenes look offers a rare glimpse into the rituals that helped her recharge after the record-breaking Eras Tour.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Other rituals include saying a prayer with his team and lighting incense.
    Akili King, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
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  • His methods will not be well-received, especially right away by some people.
    Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
  • And, one assistant coach added, defenses seem to be signaling less or using more subtle methods of communication.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Jost simply ratcheted up the volume and the attacks on soldiers’ physiques.
    Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • And to see our work in more formats (text, video, audio) and on more platforms (JSOnline, of course, but also Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and more).
    GREG BOROWSKI, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Still, Montgomery is a Flex-at-best option in 12-team formats.
    Brad Evans, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That really crystallizes their very different perspectives.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
  • 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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