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as in forwards
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
if you keep walking forward, you'll hit that wall
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as in familiar
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
a stranger so forward as to ask what medication he was taking and what it was for
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as in higher
being far along in development
the local citizenry's attitude toward racial equality was very forward for its time
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as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
she was forward enough to start investing in her retirement fund at the age of 18
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as in to encourage
to help the growth or development of
their foundation will help forward better relations between young people from those warring nations
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Recent Examples of forward
Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
Link has not moved forward, but construction on Versa is ongoing.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Gibson was in net, with two forward lines and two defensive pairs rotating every other shift.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The Sheriff’s Office news release said the case will be forwarded to the district attorney for review.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
This forward-thinking business model is unique and an indication that things are truly changing for the better for women in sports.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
Link has not moved forward, but construction on Versa is ongoing.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Because of Florida’s extensive center depth, Lundell has been running Florida’s third forward line his entire career and has been in and out of the lineup on the power play.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Gibson was in net, with two forward lines and two defensive pairs rotating every other shift.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Heat offloaded veteran forwards Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love to the Utah Jazz.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The Sheriff’s Office news release said the case will be forwarded to the district attorney for review.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward
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Alan Shearer and Dennis Bergkamp, two of the most prominent Premier League forwards of the time, stood down from international duty after that tournament.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Now, All-NBA stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, All-Defensive forwards Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby, guards Josh Hart and Miles McBride and center Mitchell Robinson will be joined by power forward Guerschon Yabusele and guard Jordan Clarkson.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The raid, Jones says, also exposed familiar fault lines in labor and manufacturing.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Oct. 2025
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Stop us if any of this sounds familiar.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will have front row seats at the event which, according to satellite imagery of apparent rehearsals, could include a large-scale mass gymnastics performance.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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And while anyone growing up in 1970s-era New York City was exposed to new types of art and style and fashion, Kravitz’s unconventional upbringing—surrounded by leading figures of the creative set—gave him a front-row seat to that cultural flowering.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, owners should also be cautious of potential dangers and hazards of outdoor adventures, as this pet parent learned from the dog's frightful fall.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hiring has ground to nearly a halt, which could partly reflect a more cautious approach by many firms in the wake of the uncertainty created by the higher tariffs.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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Eating seasonally encourages a more varied diet that can support overall health and help the body adapt to seasonal changes.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Storage space for a Ford truck key fob, which should fit any F-150 from model year 2018 onward.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 Oct. 2025
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This new 27-mile route will run through Armenia’s southern Syunik province, connecting Azerbaijan with its exclave Nakhichevan, and from there, onward to Turkey.—
Narek Mkrtchyan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These four are all very proud of their special status, which involves democratic processes, including members electing the club’s president, approving (or not) annual accounts, and voting on changes to club statutes at assemblies that must be held once a year.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The whole purpose of that flag even being created was to have something that Black Americans could be proud of and recognize us as people, as human beings, and as contributors to this country.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Intel has unveiled its most advanced client and server processors yet, marking a major leap in semiconductor technology.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Heavy rare earths are almost exclusively produced by China and essential for advanced technologies, powering high-performance magnets, semiconductors, and precision military systems.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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