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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of forge
as in progresses
to move forward along a course the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of forge
1
as in counterfeits
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 develops
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 draws
to shape with a hammer loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot

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Recent Examples of forges
Verb
McCartney just forges ahead, and nothing can stop him. — Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 Meanwhile, Duncan forges ahead with Carl as his new partner. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026 Wardley started out in white-collar boxing rather than the amateur scene that forges so many champions. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 May 2026 All the more reason why her character with Aquarius, a zodiac sign that forges its own radical path. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 There is a tender toxicity to the bond Louis forges with Regina that speaks to the overwhelming heartbreak from which its born. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Either way, Czernowin forges a logic that integrates disparate, unpredictable events. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 Motherhood, sexuality, family, fame… every band member forges her own path in refreshingly disparate ways rarely shown on television. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that forges political identities to this day and that shattered a half-century project to get closer to the continent. — Brian Melley, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forges
  1. progresses
  2. counterfeits
  3. develops
  4. draws
  5. does
  6. invents
  7. creates
  8. carves
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  • This strategic move provides crucial experienced depth behind the plate, a position where injuries can quickly test a team's resources, especially as the season progresses towards a playoff push.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Sandler’s portrayal of Happy Gilmore has become one of his most famous for his over-the-top comedic anger, which turns more heartfelt as the film progresses.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • This makes Temu counterfeits more difficult for consumers to spot while browsing, and more difficult to determine are counterfeit upon receipt of the goods.
    — Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Aug. 2025
Definition of counterfeits
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  • State Armor has both a research branch, which develops policy and intelligence briefs, and a legislative action division.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of develops
Verb
  • Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Spanning more than 5,000 acres, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge—the nation’s first wildlife refuge—draws birders, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of draws
Verb
  • This cozy space does a lot with a little, offering bar seating, booths for larger parties and a few tables for smaller groups.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • So does Milot Kiros, the DSA Congressional candidate who won in Colorado on Tuesday.
    — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026
Definition of does
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  • An engineering prodigy, Harley has to get creative to survive her large family, and invents a number of gizmos and gadgets to help improve her chaotic household.
    — Christian Holub, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026
  • Without it, the AI invents a new backdrop.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Definition of invents
Verb
  • This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Aside from the peeling of the waterproof coating, the reflecting pool has been plagued by an algae bloom, a persistent problem due to Washington’s high heat during the summer and the pool’s shallow depth, which creates an ideal biological incubator.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026
Definition of creates
Verb
  • Between flights and investor meetings, the executive carves out time to explain economic swings, market volatility, and tech trends, all while touting Blackstone’s global reach.
    — Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • West Virginia issues a single-family dwelling specialty license that carves residential electrical work out of the full journeyman credential.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of carves

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