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noun

Definition of formsnext
plural of form
1
as in shapes
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 documents
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 figures
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 rituals
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 methods
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 physiques
the type of body that a person has he has the big-boned form of a linebacker

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as in formats
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of form
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as in crystallizes
to take on a definite form my ideas on the subject are just starting to form

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as in comprises
to be all the substance of this one sentence really forms the basis of your argument

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as in produces
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials formed the pot out of the clay

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as in originates
to come into existence the new company formed from two smaller ones

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as in develops
to come to have gradually I don't want you beginning skiers to form any bad habits

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  1. methods
  2. formats
  3. comprises
  4. produces
  5. develops
  6. dolls
  7. ceremonies
  8. layouts
Noun
  • After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While traditional, manual methods remain fundamental, automating some of these processes can help.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of methods
Noun
  • The expansion reflects growing demand for premium formats in the Asia-Pacific exhibition market, where theaters are increasingly turning to specialized viewing experiences to differentiate from home entertainment options.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Themes of entrapment, unrequited love and loss penetrate the screen, with Lachman conveying the narrative through a bespoke aesthetic captured on different celluloid formats.
    Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of formats
Verb
  • The electrode of a regular battery comprises particles that are about 50 times thinner than human hair.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Film AlUla shorts germinated from the AlUla Creates program at Film AlUla, the film commission for the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia roughly the size of Belgium that also comprises a lush oasis and vast sandstone canyons.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of comprises
Verb
  • Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Sazerac Company now owns the brand and produces the bourbon at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of produces
Verb
  • Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Burnout is a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that develops from prolonged periods of excessive stress and overwork.
    Tracy Lawrence, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of develops
Noun
  • Advertisement Mattel moved to pull the dolls from online retailers and stores including Target, one of Universal’s retail partners on the movie.
    Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Admission is free with an unwrapped gift for a child up to age 17, especially sports equipment and dolls.
    Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of dolls
Noun
  • Unfortunately for Ferrell’s eager beaver single father and Witherspoon’s type-A career woman, a resort on a remote Carolina coast island double books their family members’ wedding ceremonies.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Henna holds great cultural significance in India, where it is used in festivals and ceremonies like weddings.
    Chloé Toscano, Allure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of ceremonies
Noun
  • What makes this book stand out, besides Ashleigh’s thoughtful and delicious takes on regional cuisine, are the stunning photography and layouts.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
  • One of the two towers will host office space on the lower floors, with plush residences that contain open layouts and balcony spaces above.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2024
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