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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
Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2025
They are considered a form of resistance training because the movement causes your abdominal muscles to work against the resistance of gravity and your own body weight, explains DJ McDonough, PhD, MS, a cardiovascular disease researcher at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Said gravity-compensation device spins upon two axes: While an inner cage rotates through 360 degrees every 16 seconds, an outer cage spins in the opposite direction once every 60 seconds, forming a small seconds indicator at the bottom of the dial.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The entertainer disregarded the fact that Virgil had passed away after battling cardiac angiosarcoma, an aggressive and rare form of cancer.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2025
They are considered a form of resistance training because the movement causes your abdominal muscles to work against the resistance of gravity and your own body weight, explains DJ McDonough, PhD, MS, a cardiovascular disease researcher at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Pollution from vehicle tailpipes and industry (NOx and VOCs) mix with sunlight to form smog, making the summer months the worst for air quality in cities.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Said gravity-compensation device spins upon two axes: While an inner cage rotates through 360 degrees every 16 seconds, an outer cage spins in the opposite direction once every 60 seconds, forming a small seconds indicator at the bottom of the dial.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for form
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The creamy and crispy flavors all come together in Hershey’s iconic kiss shape, perfect for movie nights, road trips, or stashing in your desk drawer at work.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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From Carol Stream, Kyle Daily’s knives have playful handles with a contoured coke-bottle shape, whimsical file work along the spine and studs pressed in like polka-dots.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Financial plans are living documents, and a responsible advisor will adapt your strategy to reflect life changes, market developments, or shifts in your priorities.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Kremlin said Monday that no documents have been signed yet, but there is interest in cooperation.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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The family of a woman who was strangled to death last year during a conjugal visit with her husband at a Northern California prison has called for reforms after a second woman was killed in a similar manner.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Economists say the size and manner in which the tariffs are being handled were detrimental to economic growth.—
Lucia Mutikani,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The officer was being treated for his wounds, but no other condition information was immediately available from the Sheriff’s Office.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Wildfires are not unusual in South Korea, particularly in February, March and April when conditions are driest.—
Gawon Bae and Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Vigil and other women will receive dolls created by students in Manuel Jara Elementary School David Orona’s art class to represent the women’s strengths on April 5 at the Northside Community Center.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2025
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Did a kid eat a battery somewhere and now I'm forced to use a power drill to disassemble a $10 talking Frozen doll?—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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In this case, the prayer is the Taraweeh, a nightly ritual of Ramadan.—
Eric Nagourney,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Build rituals that connect your team across time zones.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In This Article Seating Place Settings Enjoyment Invitations Deadlines Timelines Event etiquette can be tricky, and there are a lot of best practices to keep track of.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Judith Martin, who runs the Miss Manners column, agreed with the father of the bride, noting that since a wedding did not take place, under etiquette rules, the presents should be returned.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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While attempting to solve the case, the duo must learn how to partner despite Park’s never-ending skepticism of Cupp’s methods and Cupp’s commitment to stay true to herself, even if that means having brief intermissions for birding.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Traditional methods of strategic planning and forecasting have proven insufficient in navigating this volatility.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Form.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/form. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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