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verb (1)

Definition of forgenext
as in to do
to move forward along a course the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

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verb (2)

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as in to counterfeit
to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive arrested for forging the doctor's signature on the prescription

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as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort both sides labored mightily to forge a peace treaty

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3
as in to draw
to shape with a hammer loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot

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Recent Examples of forge
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Few marques understand this better than Porsche, whose reputation was built not merely on performance figures, but on the connection its cars forge between driver and machine. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 France Télévisions has forged a major partnership with YouTube, where its franceinfo news channel generated 110 million views in September, eight times its audience a year earlier. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Advertisement The postponement comes after Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday vowed to forge ahead with the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airports and oil facilities, just hours after striking oil giant Saudi Aramco’s headquarters. — Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The world seems to be composed of many varied individuals, each forging their own path. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forge
  1. do
  2. counterfeit
  3. develop
  4. draw
  5. progress
  6. fake
  7. create
  8. carve
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  • PhotoTat can have additional practical applications, including for medical tattoos like those done on cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
  • OpenAI has reportedly floated the idea of giving the government up to a 5% stake in the company and suggested other leading AI companies do the same.
    — Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of do
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  • There is a sweetness and an elegance to her, Michele says, as well as an exuberance that’s impossible to counterfeit.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The ’90s — its music, its films, its pre-social-media privacy — has become an object of fascination, and Long argues the era can’t be imitated or counterfeited.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of counterfeit
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  • The findings raise the possibility of developing treatments that expand a patient’s gamma delta T cells outside the body before returning them to fight the cancer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Boston Dynamics‘ prototype operation brings engineers and machinists together to develop, manufacture, assemble, and maintain robotic hardware.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of develop
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  • Tia’s captivating live performance won over the audience and seasoned industry professionals alike, drawing a prolonged standing ovation at the end of the show.
    — Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The transaction was scuttled two months later after OpenAI shut down Sora, which had drawn a host of legal complaints alleging copyright violation.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of draw
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  • Detecting adenocarcinomas early can help keep them from progressing to advanced disease.
    — Alice Park, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Sepesi said one of the biggest challenges with lung cancer is that symptoms often do not appear until the disease has progressed.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of progress
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  • Something to appeal to the crowd who still loves the sound of an engine resonating pipework, but doesn’t want it to be faked via speakers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, quarterback Josh Hoover faked a handoff, the receivers sprinted downfield, and Nick Marsh came wide open for a 44-yard touchdown pass that proved the game-winner.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of fake
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  • For a government overseeing a population dominated by mobile expats, that created a lot of uncertainty in terms of establishing an economic base that can support a welfare system and basic state infrastructure.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The working group of administrators and Greek life representatives created action plans for each chapter to resume operations in fall 2018 based on a blind review of their previous four years.
    — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of create
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  • Since getting traded as a rookie and returning when the transaction was rescinded, the 17th overall pick in the 2024 draft has never carved out a steady role with the Lakers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Driven by the popularity of quiet luxury in recent years and granny style taking off, this preppy garment has once again carved out a place in our wardrobes.
    — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of carve

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