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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The outlet stated that prosecutor Cray explained how the suspect had used a forged license to purchase a gun and 100 cartridges for around $843 (£650) from a private seller. Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 She was charged with misdemeanor identity theft and criminal possession of a forged instrument, later pleading guilty to one misdemeanor count. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2025 All his lies and forged documents were in support of his biggest lie: his claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 He had been apprehended while attempting to flee to Dubai using a forged Costa Rican passport, a move that also landed him a prison sentence in Montenegro for document fraud. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 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 3 Apr. 2025.

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