Synonyms of forged
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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He was charged with possession of a forged license plate, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, failure to stop for police, traffic offenses, and an outstanding warrant out of Natick District Court. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 May 2026 She was additionally found guilty of insurance fraud for taking out a $100,000 insurance policy on her husband's life with his forged signature and for submitting a claim following his death. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2026 Before that arrest, he was detained in Scottsdale, Arizona, and charged with two felonies: possession of a forged instrument and possession or use of a dangerous drug, according to The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 May 2026 According to court records, Gilley had allegedly traveled under a forged identity as Lejeune Jean Luc Olivier. Nicole Hensley, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026 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 1 Jun. 2026.

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