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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Beta-amyloid collects outside nerve cells, forming sticky deposits known as plaques.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
“I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw a couple more hurricanes or tropical systems forming in the Central Pacific, South Pacific area,” said Kristan Lund, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Against a backdrop of relatively high cancellation rates and steep fares compared with previous decades, rail users could be forgiven for forming the impression that things are not working.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
This past week, SpaceX bought more wireless spectrum, bringing the company closer to forming a fourth mobile wireless company in the U.S.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Then they stood side by side, forming a wall, with their eyes locked on Roz.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
