forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

Examples of forwards in a Sentence

for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards
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The talent management division of Anthony Kimble’s Arrested Industries has been building its international talent roster since launching in February, and will represent Ciancimino and Long going forwards. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 May 2025 With Rantanen signing ahead of free agency, this leaves Marner’s competition in free agency to forwards like Brock Boeser and Nikolaj Ehlers, which Marner has a separation of in terms of individual production. Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Wagner is a potential All-Star and one of the best two-way forwards in the game under the age of 25. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025 The four Avs forwards who essentially replaced Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon’s wing man for nearly a decade, totaled 12 points over the seven-game scrap between Colorado and Dallas. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for forwards

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forwards was in the 15th century

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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forwards. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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forwards

adverb
for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

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