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 difference is that the Panthers also had Aaron Ekblad and one of Brandon Montour or Seth Jones to create a strong enough offensive committee (not to mention better star forwards). The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Major junior is also the destination for forwards Lirim Amidovski, Adam Benak and Carter Klippenstein. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025 And then Florida has some intriguing prospects in camp, with forwards Jack Devine, Hunter St. Martin and Gracyn Sawchyn, defenseman Mikulas Hovorka and goaltender Cooper Black leading the way. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025 Midfielder Alaina Driscoll, defender Lucia Mini and forwards Josie Lambert and Sophia El-sheikh all return with three-year varsity experience. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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forwards

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

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