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as in against
preceding in space
fore the stranger there swarmed a gaggle of curious street urchins
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Recent Examples of fore
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
The conflict’s quick escalation brings to the fore multiple layers of politics and identity in the region – particularly among the Druze, who form an important minority in several countries and make up about 2% of Israel’s population.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images The chief of Airbus expects more muted aircraft orders at this week's Paris Air Show as defense concerns rise to the fore and last week's deadly Air India crash casts a shadow over the event.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 June 2025
Now, Moore’s work on The Substance has brought to the fore conversations about how society devalues women with age.
—Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
And again, a lot of shortcomings came to the fore Sunday.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
The conflict’s quick escalation brings to the fore multiple layers of politics and identity in the region – particularly among the Druze, who form an important minority in several countries and make up about 2% of Israel’s population.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images The chief of Airbus expects more muted aircraft orders at this week's Paris Air Show as defense concerns rise to the fore and last week's deadly Air India crash casts a shadow over the event.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 June 2025
Now, Moore’s work on The Substance has brought to the fore conversations about how society devalues women with age.
—Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fore
Adjective
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Following a conservative first half when LAFC got nothing going offensively but didn’t give up much on the other end either, the Black & Gold carried a front-foot approach out of the locker room after the break.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, that means the only place Bruccoleri can rehearse is in a tent on the front lawn.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The Celtics played without Tatum after he was ruled out about 90 minutes before tipoff with left knee stiffness.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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As the Moon moves into Sagittarius, your 12th House of Reflection becomes more active, pulling you inward to process before acting.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Preposition
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Tobias Harris – a name that still echoes uncomfortably in Orlando – poured in 30 points, adding another layer of irony to a franchise that once traded him away for essentially nothing.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Let things settle, then take one clear step that actually feels aligned and manageable without forcing unnecessary effort or adding extra pressure to yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Fore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fore. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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