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noun

ˈfȯrm How to pronounce form (audio)
Definition of formnext
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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 document
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 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 doll
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 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 physique
the type of body that a person has he has the big-boned form of a linebacker

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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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verb

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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
Noun
Reddit has promised to keep Automod going in its present form until replacement workflows have been tested and proven in partnership with moderators. — Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 In the nonprofit’s 2024 tax form, the latest to be made public, Carol Adelkoff, the chief executive officer of 1736 Family Crisis Center, earned $742,181. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
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In response to the ruling, Qommittee, a national group formed in 2024 to support drag performers facing censorship and threats, updated its guide for Florida. — Ana Goni Lessan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Welch's working groups typically form a package of policy recommendations that eventually turn into bills, some of which could be on the docket for the November and December veto session. — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for form
Recent Examples of Synonyms for form
  1. shape
  2. document
  3. manner
  4. condition
  5. doll
  6. ritual
  7. etiquette
  8. method
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  • Stolzenberg’s lab focuses on pre-clinical research into how the hormones involved with pregnancy and motherhood shape rodents’ brains to develop treatments for peripartum mood disorders.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The structure of the pants helps balance the wide shoulders of her blazer, adding shape without restricting movement.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • The stepfather’s name was redacted from the police documents, and CNN was unable to contact him for additional information.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank, has released reports on declining inventories based on budget documents and other public information.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of document
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  • The manner in which the company handles the Hugging Face controversy is likely to have a direct effect on its initial listing price.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • All of this must be done in a manner that does not stifle innovation or competition, but that balances corporate financial interests with the larger public good.
    — Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of manner
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  • One of the conditions included the owner's agreement to help existing Ansley Park residents find suitable housing.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The two children inside were also transported to an area hospital and were in stable condition, police said.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of condition
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  • Now, she's been immortalized with a Barbie doll and the pink energy of girlhood is headed for State Farm Arena.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Wear pink and scoop up some limited edition merch, but no word if Angel Reese’s new doll will be on the shelves (can confirm, however, that Reese spent part of her weekend giving back).
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of doll
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  • Pendleton’s travel-ready design leans into that ritual with a roll-up board printed in one of the heritage brand’s iconic patterns, reversible wooden pieces, and a vegan leather pouch for toting it around.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
  • My mornings usually began at the in-resort dining spot, Celeste, where breakfast became less of a meal and more of a ritual of soulful cuisine and great service.
    — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of ritual
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  • Visitors slip off their shoes, in keeping with regional etiquette.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • However, in-flight cabin etiquette is only one part of what’s bugging travelers this summer.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of etiquette
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  • Hunt and her team eventually traced the genetic changes to a new cleaning method eroding the polycarbonate cages that housed the animals.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The new map is computed using the IQP eclipse computational method that accounts for an improved value for the eclipse solar radius as well as the exact shape of the moon and topography.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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