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
  • The building is full of character, having at turns been home to a book press, bank, and, most appropriately, the founding headquarters of the Danish Spirit Producers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • They’ve then been asked for bank details, including account and routing numbers.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Rose Island Lighthouse stands on a rocky heap of land in Narragansett Bay, guiding ships away from the shallow shoals of Newport Harbor.
    Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
  • Manila has accused China of using force to block access by fishermen and the coast guard to the shoal, which used to be under Philippine control until 2012.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Ford.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ford. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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