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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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Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
Any health problems connected to this recall can be reported to the FDA by completing its online form.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The school's board also formed a seven-member ad hoc committee focused on school safety and called for the formation of a wider task force.
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At the height of the pandemic, gazing longingly at listings on Zillow was its own form of therapy.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
Any health problems connected to this recall can be reported to the FDA by completing its online form.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees could form a trade around him to acquire an infielder or another starting pitcher.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The school's board also formed a seven-member ad hoc committee focused on school safety and called for the formation of a wider task force.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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When Twiggy arrived at a Texas animal shelter, staff could see the pup was in bad shape.Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Let your kids get crafty and use cookie cutters to make fun shapes, create small snowpeople or form little snow angels using action figures or Barbie dolls.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Stillwell tried escaping the home, but Corcoran tracked him down and shot him in the head, the court document reads.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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It is widely used for a variety of purposes, such as backups, images, documents and other static assets.Yaamini Barathi Mohan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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While product is key to the initial success of brands, a meaningful positioning delivered in an experiential manner can drive more cultural relevance and deeper long-term loyalty, which in turn enables brands to be more resilient in the face of market fluctuations.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The team is currently working out the manner of Campbell's departure, whether that be his release or suspension.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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That is especially true in Italy, where prison overcrowding and inmate suicides are at record highs, according to the Antigone Association, which tracks prison conditions.Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Most of the finds are in surprisingly good condition—a few have even been accompanied by paddles or tools, like net sinkers and an adz, a wood-cutting implement similar to an ax.Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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Major Bill Hendricks and his wife, Diane, wanted to donate a handmade doll to a child in need.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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While other toy companies have struggled financially – Hasbro, the maker of GI Joe, Monopoly, and other toys, recently announced layoffs – Mattel has thrived with toys that include Hot Wheels and Barbie dolls, two of the hottest and most iconic items in retail.George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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After the ceremony, the day continued with various rituals and games.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Fed’s stress test is an annual ritual that forces banks to maintain adequate cushions for bad loans and dictates the size of share repurchases and dividends.Sara Eisen, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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For etiquette expert and lifestyle commentator Jo Hayes, the perfect time to eat Christmas dinner is around 2 p.m.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Start by laying out a total budget, says Thomas Farley, an etiquette expert and keynote speaker known as Mister Manners.Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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Bill went home from Shea by his usual method: limo.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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New recycling methods are limited in availability and costly, which ironically means that landfilling is currently the most cost-effective disposal option.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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