as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud
a forged ancient document that didn't fool experts in cartography
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as in progressed
to move forward along a course
the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather
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as in counterfeited
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 developed
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
both sides labored mightily to forge a peace treaty
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as in drew
to shape with a hammer
loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot
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Recent Examples of forged
Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
This pendant light is iron forged and hand finished with an antique brass finish to achieve a storied charm befitting French country, traditional, transitional, and cottage bedroom designs.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Networks forged through a multi-year college experience should be a launchpad to financial success, social mobility, and a better future, shaping the trajectory of a person’s career and life in ways that a job straight out of high school can’t replicate.
—Judy D. Olian, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
No illegible, incomplete, forged or altered entries will be accepted.
—Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
This pendant light is iron forged and hand finished with an antique brass finish to achieve a storied charm befitting French country, traditional, transitional, and cottage bedroom designs.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Verb
At Sac State, Lott forged an enduring connection with the legendary muralist, poet, and founder of an artist movement called the Royal Chicano Air Force, José Montoya.
—Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Networks forged through a multi-year college experience should be a launchpad to financial success, social mobility, and a better future, shaping the trajectory of a person’s career and life in ways that a job straight out of high school can’t replicate.
—Judy D. Olian, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forged
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Phishing and counterfeit sites are growing in number and complexity while requiring fewer resources to create.—
Daniel Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Sazerac Company, the distilling giant that owns Buffalo Trace Distillery, filed a lawsuit in federal court against unknown defendants accused of impersonating a renowned master distiller on social media to sell counterfeit products.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 July 2025
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Alf — a contraction of the designer’s first and last names — is a unisex line that aims to bring some fresh energy into the segment with tongue-in-cheek symbols and unexpected materials, like her baby head rings sprouting tufts of colorful fake fur.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Onion shared a fake article on social media, making fun of Perry and Trudeau by suggesting Bloom was seen on a date with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
4 Aug. 2025
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The company allegedly submitted false invoices to CBP while creating separate invoices that reflected the accurate price of the goods, which were used to collect payment from the end purchasers.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 July 2025
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Hanner said the investigative report was misleading and partially false, adding that Griffith’s actions were a direct result of advice from her supervisors and district legal counsel.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Forged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forged. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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