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as in document
a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it I filled out all the forms for applying to the school

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as in doll
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 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 physique
the type of body that a person has he has the big-boned form of a linebacker

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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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Recent Examples of form
Noun
Each episode unfolds in flashback form, exploring what happened after the adoption. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025 While Margie’s face has appeared on some editions sold exclusively at the distillery, the largest large scale release the brand has done with a female form is a collaboration with Gayle Kabaker which buyers can personalize with the names of women in their lives who have inspired them. Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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In addition to recreating the ISS and shuttle, the students also programmed the drones to form an astronaut walking on the moon, the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter and the symposium's logo. Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025 What To Know Though widespread severe thunderstorms are not forecast for Wednesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns that isolated thunderstorms may still form across the northern and central Plains, Midwest, Ohio Valley and eastern Florida. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for form
Recent Examples of Synonyms for form
Noun
  • For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several key measures.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Its rectangular shape evokes a vintage cigarette pouch, and every detail harks back to the fashion house’s extensive, industry-defining legacy.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • Last month, the Trump administration released a trove of documents about the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy.
    Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The witness told investigators that Griffin swerved to cut off Francis, court documents read, at which point Francis pulled up beside the of the green Sierra and allegedly fired four to five shots into the truck through the front window on the drivers’ side.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • Fast forward to 2025, and Leicester away has once again witnessed a big moment, though not quite in the same manner as 2019.
    James Nalton, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Abu Dhabi's opulent and over-the-top experiences are abundant throughout the city and are showcased in a more conservative manner than seen in Dubai.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • As far as the long-term effects, frequent and heavy alcohol consumption can lead to serious health conditions like liver disease, heart problems, increased cancer risk and damage to the nervous system.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • California’s capital city was ranked 13th for Easter traditions and was in eighth place overall for weather conditions, according to WalletHub. Which other California cities made the list?
    Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • One of those promotions – bobbleheads of the stars – has become so popular that prices rise and fans line up for hours hoping to get inside before the supply of dolls disappears.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Television The creators of ‘Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie’ on remaking America’s doll just before #MeToo April 27, 2018 Nevins took a look at NFL players at the end of their careers.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • From home births to birth centers, spiritual rituals to structural advocacy, their choices aren’t just personal, but collective.
    Stephanie Long, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
  • According to a new WalletHub survey, many consumers are planning to skip some of the holiday's traditional rituals like dyeing eggs because of high prices.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • There's another group of passengers who should never remove their shoes, said Rosalinda Oropeza Randall, an etiquette expert.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Jo Hayes is an etiquette expert, consultant, and the founder of Etiquette Expert.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
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  • Equally valuable is the platform's ability to connect agents to enterprise data through various methods, including standard protocols and direct API integration.
    Maribel Lopez, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Sweden’s National Agency for Education reported that students using textbooks, paper, pens and pencils in school showed better comprehension than those using digital texts and their schools reverted this year to their former learning method.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Form.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/form. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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