1
: formed by pressing or hammering with or without heat
especially
: made into a desired shape by heating and hammering
forged blades
a cold forged sword
2
: made falsely especially with intent to deceive
forged signatures
a forged document
Examples of forged in a Sentence
a forged ancient document that didn't fool experts in cartography
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What regulators found was a bogus cak ery chain, boasting nearly 400 locations, operating with forged food business licenses and no physical storefronts to be found.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Most of that is thanks to the forged aluminum frame and the magnesium casing for the battery pack, which also helps keep things cool inside.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
In February 2026, Peters was arrested for allegedly possessing a forged instrument, using a fake ID and suspicion of dangerous drug possession — which were later identified as Adderall and Anavar — after he was caught using a fake ID to get into a bar, per KTAR News.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Diaz had allegedly submitted to TD Bank a letter that was on official letterhead, signed with Whyte’s forged signature and requested the final interest payment of $46,336.41 to be released directly to him.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
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John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Most of that is thanks to the forged aluminum frame and the magnesium casing for the battery pack, which also helps keep things cool inside.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
In February 2026, Peters was arrested for allegedly possessing a forged instrument, using a fake ID and suspicion of dangerous drug possession — which were later identified as Adderall and Anavar — after he was caught using a fake ID to get into a bar, per KTAR News.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Diaz had allegedly submitted to TD Bank a letter that was on official letterhead, signed with Whyte’s forged signature and requested the final interest payment of $46,336.41 to be released directly to him.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for forged
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“Forged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forged. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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