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
Recent Examples on the Web This league, nearly three decades old, has featured outstanding centers such as Sylvia Fowles and Lisa Leslie, chairwomen of the boards such as Tina Charles and Tamika Catchings, power forwards who could also get buckets such as Lauren Jackson and Candace Parker. Candace Buckner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 The Sharks will only keep 13 or 14 forwards out of camp, and at least 11 spots appear to be spoken for. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 July 2024 Florida’s roster of prospects is made up of 22 forwards, 11 defensemen and six goaltenders. Jackson Castellano, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2024 In this modern, fragmented era, and with competitors everywhere ranging from the streamers to YouTube to gaming, these bastions of British culture are trying to chart a path forwards. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for forwards 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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forwards

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

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