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as in shape
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 manner
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting
it's bad form to throw a tantrum on the court just because you lost a tennis match
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as in condition
a state of being or fitness
after a long season off, the football team is back in good form
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as in ritual
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 etiquette
socially acceptable behavior
displayed good form throughout the formal dinner
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as in method
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 format
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 to crystallize
to take on a definite form
my ideas on the subject are just starting to form
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as in to comprise
to be all the substance of
this one sentence really forms the basis of your argument
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as in to produce
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials
formed the pot out of the clay
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as in to start
to come into existence
the new company formed from two smaller ones
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as in to develop
to come to have gradually
I don't want you beginning skiers to form any bad habits
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Recent Examples of form
Meera Senthilingam, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
State police completed a revocation request form and sent it to the state’s Special Licensing and Firearms Unit, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Mystery meteor boom heard over New York City The discovery of a massive crater formed by the impact of a meteorite more than three billion years ago is changing the way scientists view the history of Earth and the planet's stages of evolution.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Informal work takes many different forms globally and includes jobs such as street sellers, unregistered taxi drivers, domestic workers and day laborers.
—Meera Senthilingam, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
State police completed a revocation request form and sent it to the state’s Special Licensing and Firearms Unit, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Although the final simmering step takes a bit of time, meal prep is done after forming and pan-frying the meatballs and stirring together the sauce.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Mystery meteor boom heard over New York City The discovery of a massive crater formed by the impact of a meteorite more than three billion years ago is changing the way scientists view the history of Earth and the planet's stages of evolution.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for form
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Red Barrel Studio Meridian Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chair Cushion This sleek and modern outdoor chaise cushion features a durable and mildew-resistant fabric, and it’s stuffed with a 100 percent polyester fiberfill that is plush, comfortable, and holds its shape.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, knowing a protein’s shape helps scientists design molecules that fit perfectly into it, making drugs more effective.—
Priyanka Naik,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Project 2025 document suggested phasing out IDR plans for student loan borrowers and replacing them with a one-size-fits-all IDR plan.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Federal officials were told to eliminate the option to choose a marker for a third gender identity on documents such as passports.—
Varad Mehta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Officials have not released the inmate's preliminary cause and manner of death.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Juventus makes bright start against Hellas While noise about the team’s poor performances could’ve seen the side begin this game in a timid manner, Juventus appeared to shrug off the criticism and made an excellent start against Hellas.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Dry and breezy conditions were prompting red flag warnings across much of the Southeast on Saturday and into Sunday.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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The wildly high winds had prevented Wilcox’s group from climbing back up to their comrades, and with their own conditions worsening, they were forced to keep descending.—
Cassidy Randall,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, Barbie has tapped actresses and real-life besties Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple to receive their own dolls, who model miniature red carpet-worthy gowns.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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Mattel released eight new one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls for International Women's Day, honoring female friendship.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article A Southern University student has died following an off-campus ritual with the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Neighborhood theaters made attending movies a weekly or even daily ritual for audiences.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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Newsweek spoke to etiquette expert Jo Hayes about the colleague's behavior, and what the original poster (OP) should do next.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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What is the proper etiquette when addressing a salesperson or clerk in a retail setting?—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Unlike outdated teaching methods that rely on memorization or guessing strategies, the Science of Reading focuses on how children's brains actually learn to read.—
Linetta Jackson Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Here are some methods: Make on-time payments: Your payment history makes up 35% of your credit score.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Form.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/form. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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