FORGING Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of forging

present participle of forge

as in progressing

to move forward along a course the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather

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forging

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verb (2)

present participle of forge

as in counterfeiting

to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive arrested for forging the doctor's signature on the prescription

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as in developing

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort both sides labored mightily to forge a peace treaty

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as in drawing

to shape with a hammer loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot

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And yes, in 1861, Richard Cadbury came up with the Valentine box of chocolates, thus forging an indissoluble link between candy and the lucrative holiday calendar for all time to come. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 Eisenkot has cultivated a reputation for integrity, competence, and personal rectitude, forging relationships across Israel’s fractured political spectrum. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026 When Tan took the helm in 2025, his turnaround strategy was more cautious, choosing to wait for customer demand before forging ahead with ambitious chip fab plans. — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Expanding worker retraining programs, investing in the ailing public school system, and improving access to community colleges will do far more than tariffs to rebuild the middle class—and are the first steps in forging a new social contract. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 But since the start of the war, Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria have continued upgrading their navies while forging closer cooperation on maritime security, according to Carnegie. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 The world seems to be composed of many varied individuals, each forging their own path. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026 Givenchy was also fascinating, as Marco de Vincenzo is forging a new language for accessories there. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 This latest round of funding supports an exciting range of projects from emerging creatives forging new paths to established voices exploring new creative territory. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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The company said the Versace integration is progressing on track, ahead of the creative debut of Pieter Mulier in 2027.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Port Eastside’s partners are progressing toward a winter groundbreaking for work on the $90 million reuse of 111 Founders Plaza into a 19-story upscale apartment complex.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of progressing

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The effort to combat escalating instances of counterfeiting coincides with statewide efforts to tamp down retail crime.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Perez-Labrada was arrested Tuesday and charged with counterfeiting goods involving 1,000 or more items or a total retail value of $20,000 or more, records show.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of counterfeiting

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In the filing, Anthropic acknowledged that its future relies on outpacing its competition in developing increasingly capable and complex large language models.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026
Beyond shortening competition times, the changes put particular emphasis on the roles of Goddard and JPL for developing NASA's science missions.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of developing

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Casual, wide-leg styles also prevailed here, and tonal floral embroidery adorned some styles up the side of the leg, drawing the eye in without creating distraction.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Talarico also stated his opposition to transgender student-athletes competing in girls’ sports in a Fox News interview in September, drawing progressive criticism.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of drawing

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In 2025 the hyperscalers alone poured more than $300 billion into data centers, chips, and grid capacity, and that spend is doing real work in the top-line growth figures.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
What employers are doing Kostka says there have recently been fewer health insurers in her area to choose from.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of doing

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The mission involved faking a plane crash and planting documents on a dead body, convincing Hitler to move thousands of troops.

— Courtney Cole, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Harry and Meghan appear more interested in faking the image of royalty than embracing its purpose.

— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of faking

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Bowman’s work is part of a growing trend that’s not just about introducing new dishes to the local food scene; creating a market for invasive species may also bring ecological benefits for the local environment.

— Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to working capital, and taking the time to understand the tradeoffs can help businesses choose financing that supports sustainable growth rather than creating additional financial pressure.

— Andrew Coon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of creating

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The duo and their team of costumers got to work fashioning Skarsgård a bottom half—wood and all.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Now nobody wants to start fashioning a bust in Canton for Rodriguez already but as fellow linebacker Jordyn Brooks told the Miami Herald, the rookie has the potential to be an amazing player for quite some time.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

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