Definition of forthnext
1
as in forward
toward a point ahead in space or time from that day forth we were fast friends

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2
as in along
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time go forth into the world with love and hope

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Recent Examples of forth Sponsored by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilwoman Melissa Robinson, the amendment was put forth in February as a means to decrease crime, litter, public drunkenness and other disturbances. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 That is not, of course, a reason not to leave your room and go forth and explore the outside world. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026 Thiero, who has been back and forth between the NBA and the G League‘s South Bay Lakers, played 29 minutes in a G League game on Saturday and flew directly to Detroit for Monday’s game. Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 As spring blooming bulbs, tulips are often associated with renewal, bursting forth after the last winter freeze. Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forth
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Adverb
  • The next domino to watch is sophomore forward David Punch, who was honorable mention All-Big 12 along with key reserves Tanner Toolson and Liutaurus Lelevicius.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The Bengals can get by from this point forward without checking these boxes, but the fallout wouldn’t be as significant as missing on the top four.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Follow along here for all the action.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Trees were planted on the left side to along along with those on the right, creating a tight drive.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • They were stopped once and asked to open the car and show press cards before being waved onward.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • They were stopped once and asked to open the car doors and show press cards before being waved onward.
    Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Among the Samurai Blue’s biggest threats are forwards Ayase Ueda and Koki Ogawa, both of whom play in the Dutch top flight and have 26 international goals combined.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Sources close to Eccho and Night Train have noted the two companies will retain a working relationship going forwards, with Kloiber still in business with Serafin.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026

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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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