formation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
For the highly anticipated decision, the court sat in plenary formation, meaning that 11 judges took part instead of the usual five -- a format reserved for important cases.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
Together, these approaches allowed the researchers to observe how different heating conditions affected the timing of crystal formation.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
“Some people were religious and some people weren’t,” DaPron says.”It was like natural formation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
But geographic separation is not the only mechanism that can drive the formation of new species.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
The German fighters tried to break up the Soviet formation.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Sudden “sneaker waves” can sweep far up the shoreline without warning, and narrow rock formations, caves, and alcoves can easily fill with water, the agency said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
The same ice and rock formations that give Vega Island its skull shape are vulnerable to changes as the glaciers retreat.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
It’s not yet a destination for data-center developers, but most of the state sits on the Marcellus shale, one of the most prolific natural-gas-producing formations in the United States.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
The Cappadocia region attracts tourists from around the world, who want to see the ancient fairy chimneys - tall, cone-shaped rock formations that are created by volcanic activity.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
We visited other unusual rock formations in Oregon, New Mexico, and Texas—and even spent one night at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
Vocabulary lists containing formation
Shape Up: Form
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Geological Features
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
A Soccer and a Football Special
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word