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formation

[fawr-mey-shuhn] / fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
composition, establishment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement construction creation design development evolution forming 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

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Phosphorus helps transport energy within plant cells and is critical for early root growth and the formation of seeds and fruit.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Home Construction ETF shows a bear flag formation, with a break above $93 needed for confirmation of a positive reversal.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

"This formation pathway has only been seen once before."

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Hence why we're seeing this new formation again, with the interchange and false nine.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Gubina, the other pilot in the formation, was also struggling to see where she was.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein