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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
H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Customers are encouraged to mail tax forms well before the deadline and, if a postmark is required, take the documents to a post office counter and request a free manual postmark to ensure the mailing date is clearly recorded.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
For months afterward, kindness arrived in unexpected forms — neighbors bringing food, strangers offering furniture, friends calling daily.
—Jonathan Taplin, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Multigenerational living takes on different forms.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Green tea extracts come in capsule, liquid, and powder forms.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Materials are warmer, forms are softer, and longevity is part of the design conversation.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
This spending is comparable to the tobacco industry in all its forms and all illicit drugs combined.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
The unexpectedly tender and touching friendship that forms between them breaks both men open, prompting them to reflect on their memories, regrets, and the possibility of redemption.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Pine works swiftly to gather information on Roper's deal and even forms an alliance with his boss's girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki) who is plotting her own escape.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Each moral virtue, such as courage and moderation, forms one’s character by maintaining good habits, Aristotle proposed.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, lignans Oatmeal is naturally high in soluble fiber, especially beta-glucan, a type of fiber that forms a gel in the digestive tract and helps reduce cholesterol absorption.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Williams took a massive leap in Year 2 and forms a formidable long-term pairing with coach Ben Johnson.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
In its humble beginnings two years ago, almost immediately and still, there’s a line weekends that forms 15 minutes before opening and continues for hours.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
That collapse forms the backdrop for a new gathering taking shape just beyond the festival’s official perimeter.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to change dental treatment.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
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Their latest album, The Sludge of the Land, promises to unsettle your sensibilities by exploring the churning zone of kitsch that lurks behind more respectable musical forms.
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Unlike flat graphene sheets, GMS forms a connected internal network, which 3DC says reduces resistance and improves charging efficiency.
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Type of pill Krill oils come in all shapes and sizes of pills.—
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This class is for ages 16 and older and includes skills such as how to throw, alter shapes and trim.—
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The assault occurred in November in a shower at the jail, according to court documents.—
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The shipping documents claimed the containers were filled with household goods.—
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
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The Mean Green’s best football season ever wasn’t even over before the major figures from that team left, or announced their intentions to bounce ASAP; when the season did end, moments after UNT defeated San Diego State to win the New Mexico Bowl, is when the great Denton flood began.—
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Homeowners continue to seek more personalized enhancements that support both entertaining needs and everyday rituals.—
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Think spa-like spaces that cater to your individual rituals, preferences and self-care routines, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2026 Bath Trends report.—
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All the different construction methods.—
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Over decades, advocates employed such methods as petitions, public demonstrations, organized marches and legal challenges until the movement finally achieved victory with the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920, when women were finally granted the legal right to vote.—
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Bain and Mauigoa both look like top 10 picks and Day 1 contributors with the kind of power and pro-ready physiques to have staying power in this violent league.—
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Their grey hairs and perhaps softer physiques, things that many of us will be forced to reckon with over time, are juxtaposed with an athleticism that seems superhuman to someone acutely aware of how much even just sleeping wrong can hurt after a certain age.—
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SwifDoo also supports merging or splitting files, batch processing multiple documents, and converting PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image formats.—
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In terms of what’s next, the duo hinted at a weight management offering coming at the beginning of 2026, as well as possibilities for additional formats.—
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One particular scene crystallizes this approach.—
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The researchers, led by geochemist Liuqing He of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discovered for the first time that the fern species Blechnum orientale, naturally crystallizes REE minerals within its tissues above ground in ordinary conditions.—
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“Forms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forms. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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