forming

verb

Definition of formingnext
present participle of form
1
as in crystallizing
to take on a definite form my ideas on the subject are just starting to form

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2
as in comprising
to be all the substance of this one sentence really forms the basis of your argument

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3
as in producing
to bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials formed the pot out of the clay

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4
as in starting
to come into existence the new company formed from two smaller ones

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5
as in developing
to come to have gradually I don't want you beginning skiers to form any bad habits

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forming
  1. crystallizing
  2. comprising
  3. producing
  4. starting
  5. developing
  6. connecting
  7. composing
  8. making
Verb
  • This magma then pushed through the cracks in the rocks around it, cooling and crystallizing over millions of years to form Spruce Pine’s bounty of pegmatites—igneous rock that’s chock-full of quartz crystals.
    Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In 2015, Off-White made it onto the short list of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, crystallizing streetwear as a credible challenger to the luxury status quo, and cementing close ties to the French group.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of crystallizing
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  • The National Bank of Poland was the largest buyer in Q2, with gold now comprising 13% of their total reserves.
    Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • How fun the designer seemed to be having when comprising the looks at their respective shows.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of comprising
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  • Hiring was more muted across goods-producing industries.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the time since producing these stories, Hurricane Helene has devastated areas across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia, with nearly 200 dead, a million without power, and countless homes destroyed or displaced.
    Elyssa Goodman, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of producing
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  • Ritchey cited early signs of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, starting to increase this season as expected in Florida, which is called out at the top of this week's report.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That’s why companies that have already nailed ISO 9001 are starting to look beyond quality management.
    Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of starting
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  • As a result, most digital health startups default to developing software-only solutions.
    Jim Pursley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Jake’s interview with Allen also revealed that HBO is developing a remake of Back, the Channel 4 comedy starring Peep Show pair David Mitchell and Robert Webb, with original writer Simon Blackwell on board.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of developing
Verb
  • The explosions took place around the Plaza of the Three Powers, an iconic square in Brasilia connecting the principal buildings of Brazil’s three branches of federal government.
    Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • For example, a student can start connecting with alums through a LinkedIn search.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of connecting
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  • The tune is the second that Cave, who has been composing film scores with his creative partner Warren Ellis for years, has contributed to a movie soundtrack this year.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Romeo + Juliet is your first time composing for Broadway.
    Ilana Kaplan, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of composing
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  • Bad optics prevent the sniper from tracking a target or making fine adjustments, making a sniper’s job nearly impossible at longer ranges.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Baby boomers are the most likely generation to be working multiple jobs at once, as inflation and high costs of living are making retirement a more distant dream.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of making
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