Definition of fordnext
as in bank
a place where a body of water (as a sea or river) is shallow didn't attempt getting the horses across the stream until we had reached the ford

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Noun
  • Federal rules require banks to review accounts and automatically protect certain amounts tied to federal benefit payments, but clear separation can reduce confusion and delays.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Treasury yields declined, offering potential relief for mortgage rates battered by inflation fears, as major banks and tech companies prepare earnings reports this week.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Some experts say the animal may have lost its way while swimming after a shoal of herring or during migration.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • This private island property features just 22 one- and two-bedroom cottages and villas surrounded by sandy shoals and crystal-clear waters.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Ford.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ford. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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