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adjective

ˈfȯrjd How to pronounce forged (audio)
Definition of forgednext
as in counterfeit
being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud a forged ancient document that didn't fool experts in cartography

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verb (1)

past tense of forge
as in progressed
to move forward along a course the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

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verb (2)

past tense of forge
1
as in counterfeited
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 developed
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 drew
to shape with a hammer loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot

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Recent Examples of forged
Adjective
She was additionally found guilty of insurance fraud for taking out a $100,000 insurance policy on her husband's life with his forged signature and for submitting a claim following his death. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Verb
The two previously forged a bond while spending time together in London during the pandemic in 2020. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Any platform, from Zoom to Microsoft, can be compatible with scammers utilizing fake profiles, forged documents or backgrounds such as an FBI seal. — Ella Moore july 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forged
  1. counterfeit
  2. progressed
  3. counterfeited
  4. developed
  5. drew
  6. fake
  7. came
  8. faked
Adjective
  • Investigators also caught the brothers with at least 15 counterfeit and unauthorized bank cards, prosecutors said.
    — Joe Marusak July 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
  • The case focused on Muk Choi Lau, a Chinese citizen and green-card holder, who was charged with selling nearly $300,000 in counterfeit shorts before returning from a 2012 trip.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of counterfeit
Verb
  • As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of progressed
Verb
  • In this case the driver of the truck did not have a purchase order to claim the delivery although those papers could have easily been counterfeited.
    — Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of counterfeited
Verb
  • Sandler and Kelce developed a friendship after the Chiefs tight end appeared in Happy Gilmore 2.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of developed
Verb
  • That includes Algeria, which drew its last match in KC to advance.
    — PJ Green July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Wiley's death drew national attention and prompted demonstrations in Senatobia, a small city in northern Mississippi about 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of drew
Adjective
  • First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026
Definition of fake
Verb
  • That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
  • All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Definition of came
Verb
  • When content becomes impossible to separate, the one thing left that cannot be faked, automated, or scaled is showing up in person.
    — Taylor Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Parker was a mother of two children who faked a pregnancy while in a relationship with Wade Griffin in 2020.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Definition of faked

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