1
: formed by pressing or hammering with or without heat
especially : made into a desired shape by heating and hammering
forged blades
a cold forged sword
2
: made falsely especially with intent to deceive
forged signatures
a forged document

Examples of forged in a Sentence

a forged ancient document that didn't fool experts in cartography
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For the underpinnings, the Varg SM is built around a high-strength steel frame and a forged aluminum subframe. New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025 After realizing the ruling was based on forged documents, the district court annulled its previous decision. Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025 Dalí is among the most forged artists in the world, along with Pablo Picasso and Amadeo Modigliani, AP reported, citing ArtNews. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025 The forged plateau creates extra space for components, like a larger battery. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forged

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from present participle of forgen "to forge entry 2"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of forged was in the 15th century

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“Forged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forged. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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