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verb (1)

Definition of forgingnext
present participle of forge
as in progressing
to move forward along a course the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

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forging

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verb (2)

present participle of forge
1
as in counterfeiting
to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive arrested for forging the doctor's signature on the prescription

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2
as in developing
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 drawing
to shape with a hammer loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot

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Recent Examples of forging
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But since the start of the war, Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria have continued upgrading their navies while forging closer cooperation on maritime security, according to Carnegie. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 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 Givenchy was also fascinating, as Marco de Vincenzo is forging a new language for accessories there. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 This latest round of funding supports an exciting range of projects from emerging creatives forging new paths to established voices exploring new creative territory. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Below them, secondary suppliers are forging ties to the leaders. — Ruchir Sharma, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026 By the end of the weekend, the five non-believers resolve to reclaim their lives, forging a friendship that carries them through the storms awaiting them back home. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Even though The Onion doesn’t technically own InfoWars yet (the deal is still tied up in Texas bankruptcy courts), the company is forging ahead with its vision to remake the conspiracy site in its own image. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 Russia sends drone after drone, forging an unbroken chain of threats. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forging
  1. progressing
  2. counterfeiting
  3. developing
  4. drawing
  5. doing
  6. faking
  7. creating
  8. fashioning
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  • Aside from newcomer Tobias Harris, who Johnson said is progressing nicely after missing the preseason with a calf strain, the Spurs should have a full complement of players available for Tuesday’s opener.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Detecting adenocarcinomas early can help keep them from progressing to advanced disease.
    — Alice Park, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of progressing
Verb
  • The effort to combat escalating instances of counterfeiting coincides with statewide efforts to tamp down retail crime.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Perez-Labrada was arrested Tuesday and charged with counterfeiting goods involving 1,000 or more items or a total retail value of $20,000 or more, records show.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of counterfeiting
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  • The atomic and process modeling done within developing LMR cells, said Theyyunni, required three times the compute capacity that modeling the combustion processes for a gasoline engine does.
    — John Voelcker, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Peacock has been developing a reboot of another, Friday Night Lights.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of developing
Verb
  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright has warned that drawing the reserve down too far could damage the salt caverns where the oil is stored.
    — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Later that decade, hippie love-ins were held regularly at the base of the carousel, occasionally drawing the likes of the Hells Angels or law enforcement.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of drawing
Verb
  • Any company doing a div-recap is likely taking a forward-looking view that the IPO market will be closed in the short run.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, was found to have aided and abetted her husband’s offenses for witnessing the abuse and doing nothing to intervene.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of doing
Verb
  • The cases target people the department accuses of concealing criminal activity, faking their identities or lying to the government to get their citizenship.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This multitasking under-eye concealer is a three-in-one step for faking a full night’s sleep while still getting all the skin care benefits.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of faking
Verb
  • Another interesting direction is canvas bags paired with exotic-leather pouches, creating a contrast between materials and textures.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The corals themselves are bigger than cars, their delicate arms creating a dense underwater maze.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of creating
Verb
  • Now nobody wants to start fashioning a bust in Canton for Rodriguez already but as fellow linebacker Jordyn Brooks told the Miami Herald, the rookie has the potential to be an amazing player for quite some time.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The second, a runway show in February, expanded upon its connection to new money by fashioning buff male models as oligarchs and über thin female ones as their party girl acolytes.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of fashioning

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