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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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forms

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verb

present tense third-person singular of form
1
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
  • The Human Factor As technology continues to evolve, so must businesses' methods of safeguarding data.
    Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The bark is removed from the tree in summer using traditional methods handed down from generation to generation.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of methods
Noun
  • Films in the program are under 40 minutes in length and represent excellence in storytelling and execution in narrative or documentary formats, reflecting unique insight into LGBTQIA+ themes, issues, or ideas.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Visual effects and holograms have been incorporated, with plans to experiment with interactive formats in upcoming episodes.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of formats
Verb
  • Additionally, it was found that food comprises 12% of total healthcare sector greenhouse gas emissions.
    Molly Matthews, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The anthology comprises four shorts—The Group, Motherland, Don’t Panic, and A Piece of Heaven—each exploring how the events of the last five years have reshaped lives and the collective psyche of Lebanon.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of comprises
Verb
  • This force produces a slight bulge at the planet’s waistline.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Great Red Spot GRS is a high-pressure system located on Jupiter that produces an anticyclonic storm, meaning that the high pressure is in the middle, with winds circulating around its center.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of produces
Verb
  • As the whiskey develops, subtle stone and orchard fruit notes of apricot and apple emerge, giving it a rounded complexity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The romantic storyline develops too quickly, mostly off-screen, and then just stagnates.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of develops
Noun
  • As a tween/teen of the ‘90s, my toy love languages included Cabbage Patch Kids, Rainbow Brite dolls, and Pound Puppies.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Flash forward a few years, and many of us parents find that our daughters, who just outgrew playing with dolls, are begging to go to Sephora for skin care products with price tags to rival a fancy dinner for four.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of dolls
Noun
  • This early rendering of these fossils could relate to the lost cultural belief of rain ceremonies and the realm of the dead.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Asia Now remains committed to this mission by continually evolving our curatorial platform, focusing not just on geographical representation, but also on thematic explorations, such as this year’s focus on rituals and ceremonies under the guidance of Nicolas Bourriaud.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of ceremonies
Noun
  • This includes integrating wireless sharing capabilities, ensuring convenient Wi-Fi and outlet access across common areas and embedding video/audio in classrooms' tables and walls with flexible layouts.
    Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Delineated rooms and larger closets are hallmarks of the layouts.
    Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of layouts
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