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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 Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Controversy is nothing new for Brutalism, which was itself a form of criticism.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Whip the cream at medium-high speed until soft peaks form using a stand or hand mixer.
—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Everton's home advantage at the intimidating Goodison Park could prove significant, though United's away form has improved in recent weeks.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Controversy is nothing new for Brutalism, which was itself a form of criticism.
—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
Chicago could look to land another ace and form a team built on the backs of the starting pitchers.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Whip the cream at medium-high speed until soft peaks form using a stand or hand mixer.
—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for form
Noun
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And there only so many shuttered plants in the U.S. in good enough shape to potentially be restarted.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Nuggets are in excellent shape, Denver is 9-1 in its last 10 games and is currently on a nine-game win streak.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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No governing document, no foundational rules that define how power is distributed, how decisions are made and what rights the people have in relation to their government.—
Kam Buckner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Schafer added that she had been identified as female in other official documents, including her driver’s licence, since her teens.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
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With tenderness and love for its protagonist, the film touches on the unshakeable bond between man, animal, and nature in a profoundly touching manner.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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The EDAs can enhance identity management in the following manner: • Automated Workflows: SCIM offers a protocol to automate workflows to handle identity changes through the integration of service providers and identity providers.—
Ravi Laudya,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Consider this example: An NGO working in the Amazon recently needed to build a new strategy to adapt to changing market conditions.—
Nancy Zamierowski,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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While market conditions could shift later this week, now is a good time to explore which cryptocurrencies are worth watching in the days ahead.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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Fashioning Wonder includes some exquisite doll sized clothing and accessories, were traditional objects that might have been included in someone’s collection of curiosities?—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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See, there’s this scary monkey toy—a vintage windup doll that creepily plays the drums—and whenever it gets set off, someone around it dies.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 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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Eating Chomps has become a faithful ritual for an average day.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Trump’s election has only solidified the new legal framework for what is permissible when considering race and gender in hiring, promotion, and workplace etiquette.—
Casey Harper | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
15 Feb. 2025
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Plane etiquette seems so simple — be spatially aware, don’t bother other passengers and follow the instructions of the air crew.—
Bella Stoddart,Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2025
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Cross-staking rebar is an older method that requires pounding two strong pieces of rebar (at least 24 inches long) into the ground in an X configuration.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, other symptoms are different, as are diagnosis and treatment methods.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Form.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/form. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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