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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
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
After that series ended, the studio left Talbot alone for over 60 years, resurrecting him in the form of Benicio del Toro for the 2010 remake The Wolfman.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Michael Liedtke, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Newsweek previously explored foods high in plastic chemicals and ways to reduce microplastic consumption—tiny particles formed when larger plastics break down.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Raphinha is currently in the form of his life in that area of the pitch, but his natural berth is on the opposite flank.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
After that series ended, the studio left Talbot alone for over 60 years, resurrecting him in the form of Benicio del Toro for the 2010 remake The Wolfman.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Joby has already formed a partnership to connect its air taxis with Delta Air Lines passengers while Archer Aviation has lined up a deal to sell up to 200 of its aircraft to United Airlines.
—Michael Liedtke, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
Newsweek previously explored foods high in plastic chemicals and ways to reduce microplastic consumption—tiny particles formed when larger plastics break down.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for form
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After a heart attack, scar tissue often forms to allow the organ to keep its shape, but the downside is that this tissue doesn’t beat.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
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This Rodeo wallet from Carhartt features a longer, rectangular shape in Carhartt’s rugged leather and provides plenty of compartments for organizing checks, business cards, receipts, cash and cards.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Chinese Hack: One of China’s intelligence agencies hacked the U.S. Treasury Department, gaining access to the workstations of government employees and unclassified documents, the Biden administration said.—
Meaghan Tobin,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The card tells authorities they were presented with it because its holder wishes to remain silent and wishes not to sign documents, among other things.—
Peter Breen,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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And so the manner of death — suicide or homicide — remained an open question.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Compelling subject matter only goes so far when presented in such a bland, familiar manner.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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The weather conditions — with little wind in the forecast — should be great for the passing games.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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That could result in airport delays, including at Los Angeles International Airport, and hazardous driving conditions, with the possibility of power outages and falling trees.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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At one point, a sleepy Pekingese took notice of Alice’s baby doll.—
Chloe Malle,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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And, for a spell in the nineteen-eighties, Lynch kept a proto-ricky group of identical Woody Woodpecker dolls in his office, named Chucko, Buster, Pete, Bob, and Dan.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2025
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Belize is home to hundreds of caverns where Mayan priests once held rituals to petition the gods for rain or a successful harvest.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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In this framework, Gottman outlines several key components that are necessary to create a healthy relationship, such as building shared meaning, nurturing fondness and admiration and creating rituals of connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Handed out alongside the official program was an etiquette manual.—
Antonia Hitchens,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Read more Prison walls reveal last messages of Assad's detainees Hearts break over rescue cat's reaction to owner packing suitcase Photo of Daniel Penny on NY subway goes viral after acquittal Beyond etiquette, research suggests that strong spousal relationships contribute to well-being.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The first phase focused on examining it using noninvasive methods, including videomicroscopy, infrared thermography and portable X-ray fluorescence.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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But none has the execution method as its lead option.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Form.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/form. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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