as in to do
to move forward along a course
the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather
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as in to counterfeit
to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive
arrested for forging the doctor's signature on the prescription
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as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
both sides labored mightily to forge a peace treaty
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Recent Examples of forge
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
As Ronald's political career took off, taking office as the 40th president of the United States in 1981, his children forged careers of their own in fields ranging from acting and radio to philanthropy and politics.
—Haley Van Horn, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Maduro also forged deep strategic ties with China, Russia and Iran, which provided loans, arms, technology and diplomatic cover.
—Paul Vallas, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The Cinema Vanguard Award recognizes actors who have forged their own path, taking artistic risks and making a significant and unique contribution to film.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
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Partnerships between public and private entities that were forged during the early days continue to support the event, but as with any public gathering, challenges from the outside were complicating their plans.
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“Forge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forge. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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