form
noun
external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration.
forming
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present participleof form.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He raised concerns about the "potential impact on high-value medical imaging equipment" and the "possibility of condensation forming within ventilation systems".
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
That original satellite system may have been destroyed after Triton, Neptune's largest moon, was captured by the planet's gravity after forming elsewhere in the solar system.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Hundreds of volunteers hurried through the packed parking lot next to Bogota's largest stadium, forming human chains to pass donated water bottles, food provisions, sanitary products and bedding to the sorting area.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Is this a new bond forming between these 2?” the nonprofit wrote in a social media post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
My fingernails dig into my palms, forming tight fists, tighter.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
