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Recent Examples of onward
Following the river cruise, many of these guests will choose to extend their trips onward into Peru.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
From that debut onward, the lineup never changed.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The family sells possessions for cash, purchases supplies to continue onward, hires a driver but can’t afford to be driven the full distance.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
The jokes bounce quickly onward, with Louise riffing on salmonella.
—Malavika Kannan, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
From that debut onward, the lineup never changed.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
The family sells possessions for cash, purchases supplies to continue onward, hires a driver but can’t afford to be driven the full distance.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
The jokes bounce quickly onward, with Louise riffing on salmonella.
—Malavika Kannan, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onward
Adverb
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The proposal, which would consolidate Catawba County Schools, Hickory City Schools and Newton-Conover City Schools, is moving forward despite opposition from local school leaders and community advocates who question both the process and the potential impact on students.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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Art, free expression, the creative process and cultural production drive society forward through creative imagination, authentic participation, collective action and shared democratic aspirations.—
Jane M. Saks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The existence of the federal subpoena and revelations about a series of FBI interviews illustrate that the investigation could be far along, said McInerney, who is not involved with the probe and spoke with The Star as a legal expert.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Too little, and only graduate students will be able to follow along.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Sources close to Eccho and Night Train have noted the two companies will retain a working relationship going forwards, with Kloiber still in business with Serafin.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Its bi-directional capabilities allow the AV to move forwards and backwards easily thanks to symmetrical four-wheel steering.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That is not, of course, a reason not to leave your room and go forth and explore the outside world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Thiero, who has been back and forth between the NBA and the G League‘s South Bay Lakers, played 29 minutes in a G League game on Saturday and flew directly to Detroit for Monday’s game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Onward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onward. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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