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forming

ADJECTIVE
constituent
Synonyms
STRONG
basic combining composing division essential factor fraction fundamental ingredient integral portion
WEAK
constituting elemental
Antonyms
STRONG
accessory additional auxiliary extra inessential minor nonessential secondary unimportant
WEAK
whole
ADJECTIVE
making
Synonyms
STRONG
accomplishing building composing constructing creating effecting executing fabricating fashioning forging generating manufacturing originating producing shaping
NOUN
formation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement construction creation design development evolution pattern production structure
STRONG
accumulation architecture compilation configuration constitution crystallization deposit dispersal disposition embodiment fabrication figure generation genesis grouping induction makeup manufacture order organization rank synthesis
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease destruction disorganization ruin stoppage
NOUN
organization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
grouping institution management system
STRONG
alignment assembling assembly chemistry composition configuration conformation constitution construction coordination design disposal format formation formulation framework harmony makeup making method methodology organism pattern plan planning regulation running situation standard standardization structure symmetry unity whole
WEAK
organizing structuring
Antonyms
STRONG
disorganization disproportion imbalance
NOUN
synthesis
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amalgam fusion
STRONG
amalgamation blend coalescence composite compound construction entirety integrating integration organism organization structure unification union unit welding whole
WEAK
building a whole constructing making one
Antonyms
STRONGEST
division separation
STRONG
disorganization part

Example Sentences

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The stock flashed warning signs near the top above $250 after forming seven doji candles in November and December.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The company is forming a new venture, Roze AI, which is focused on AI infrastructure and robotics, in addition to its previously announced $500 million investment into the Stargate AI infrastructure initiative with OpenAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

To a crowd of cheering well-wishers and party activists, leader Rhun ap Iorwerth vowed on Saturday that he will go it alone, forming a Welsh government of only Plaid Cymru ministers.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

But there are two much more important factors which have prevented any sense of jeopardy from forming around the Conservative leader.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Nathan aired out his palms, trying not to upset the blister that was forming.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young