FORGING Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

Definition of forging

present participle of forge

as in progressing

to move forward along a course the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

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forging

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verb (2)

present participle of forge

as in counterfeiting

to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive arrested for forging the doctor's signature on the prescription

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as in developing

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort both sides labored mightily to forge a peace treaty

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as in drawing

to shape with a hammer loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot

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According to her campaign website, Bryant’s platform calls for increasing literacy, supporting teachers and staff, advocating for parental rights, forging partnerships, fostering accountability and creating equal opportunities for all students. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 To me, what emerges from this swaying feels more natural than simply forging ahead with a predetermined, easily understood logic. — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Dupree, meanwhile, arrived with impeccable heavy credentials of his own, having fallen under the spell of Sleep’s classic Holy Mountain in the mid-’90s before forging his own path with hardcore legends Void. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2026 Larry Lamb returns for the second season as Ron Palmer, Mick’s art-forging father who is now serving time. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 29 July 2026 Also for season two, Larry Lamb (Gavin & Stacey, EastEnders) also returns as Ron Palmer, Mick’s charismatic, art-forging father. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 Even as the market grows uneasy about AI infrastructure spending levels, the companies designing and making the chips are forging ahead. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 July 2026 Green has also been accused of forging signatures on affidavits, giving false testimony and other offenses, per the outlet. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 In forging a relationship with Darline Graham — who is new to politics but was a constant in her brother’s political career — Trump could be angling to develop another ally to help steer his agenda through the Senate. — Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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Lowering blood pressure — along with regular monitoring — can keep the disease from progressing.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Club sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, say the attacking midfielder is progressing well, having been impressed by his work ethic and approach to recovery.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of progressing

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Several arrests were related to counterfeiting and selling knock-off Knicks apparel, an NYPD source said.

— Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
There have been a lot of studies on counterfeiting conducted with customs and police, but these have mostly focused on the scale of the problem.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

Definition of counterfeiting

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The company has partnered with a fund manager licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to establish the Silver Media Fund, an institutional-grade media investment vehicle focused on developing and financing scalable IP.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
The director, Andrew Patterson, spent years developing the project as the follow-up to his celebrated 2019 debut, The Vast of Night.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of developing

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That said, there’s an undeniable old-world charisma to the place that hits you like a rogue horse drawing a carriage barreling down the Rue du Rivoli.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
The two-way star is inevitably drawing comparisons to the former Heisman winner.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of drawing

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Alvin Kan, chief operating officer of Bitget Wallet, said on the On The Margin podcast that freelancers and remote workers already treat a self-custody crypto wallet as a place to keep working capital, and that the share doing so is growing.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
At times, he was seen doing stretches, eating food, peering out the windows with binoculars and listening to music with headphones.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of doing

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Parmar says the production initially considered faking the conditions before abandoning the idea entirely.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
The Dutch outlet Wielerflits reported receiving several complaints from women's WorldTeams about female cyclists exploiting their breast size in time trials by faking a larger cup size using padding in their bras.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of faking

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That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
That entailed creating a sizzle reel with a lot of flashy effects in hopes of convincing Universal to get behind the new budget and schedule.

— Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of creating

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Isha has been fashioning herself as an industry power broker, this season shining attention on both these designers.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 July 2026
On two occasions, a Spanish player remained on the floor after being strongly dispossessed, with Uruguay fashioning chances for Nunez, reintroduced to the starting line-up as Bielsa’s only change after the Cape Verde draw.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 June 2026

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