forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz 

: forward

Synonyms

• ahead
• along
• forth
• forward
• on
• onward
• onwards

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

Meanwhile, top-line forwards Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart — who finished first and second in voting for the Selke Trophy given annually to the league’s best defensive forward — also dealt with injuries late in the playoff run. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025

Per the teams’ roster breakdowns at The Ice Garden, the long list of players on expiring contracts includes notable players like forwards Hannah Miller, Michela Cava and 2024 PWHL MVP Natalie Spooner, defender Melissa Channell-Watkins and goaltender Maddie Rooney. —Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025

At Work Euro-pudding off the menu: NEM, the primary TV conference and market focused on Central and Eastern Europe, has become a fixture for local and international players trying to pave a path forwards. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 June 2025

So far, this year's Stanley Cup Final has been dominated by the star forwards for both teams. —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz 

: forward entry 2