Definition of forepartnext
as in front
a forward part or surface moved to the forepart of the machine to check the mechanism

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Recent Examples of forepart In addition to the Horween leather upper tanned in Chicago, each boot also features waxed cotton laces made in South Carolina and a Vibram rubber forepart and heel manufactured in Pennsylvania. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023 Three millimeters of extra padding in the footbed provide plenty of comfort, while a leather outsole with rubber in the forepart (the front portion of the sole) offers traction that prevents slips. Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2020
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front
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  • Ferguson then explained the forces that had to converge to lead the series' casting director, Jeff Greenberg, to walk directly into a glass wall in front of the whole cast and crew.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
  • And after losing to the 49ers this season, McVay's Rams won their next six games, established themselves as Super Bowl contenders and pushed 17th-year quarterback Matthew Stafford to the front of the league MVP race.
    Mirjam Swanson The Orange County Register, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026

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“Forepart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forepart. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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