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 To remain an entertainment capital demands consistent reinvention, the showroom’s neon glow begetting the nightclub’s flashing LEDs and so on and so forth. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026 Litigation went back and forth between the Michigan Supreme Court and the Michigan Court of Appeals over the matter. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 25 June 2026 This is what differentiates it from the Ferraris, the Astons, and so forth. Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 June 2026 Lansley goes back and forth between OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude. ABC News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forth
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Adverb
  • The team said that forward Mouhamed Gueye injured his left foot in an offseason workout last Wednesday.
    Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • England broke the stalemate and took a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute with a goal by Barcelona forward Anthony Gordon.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
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  • While it’s not thought such AirPods will go on sale imminently, the product is reported to be further along in development than smart glasses.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • An officer flashes a peace sign while another tells her to move along.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 July 2026
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  • Odetta led current drama series, overseeing shows from season two onward.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Where Crystal Symphony Sails The ship is sailing to Alaska in the summer of 2026 before moving onward to Canada, New England, and the Caribbean.
    Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
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  • Mitchell and Hopkins, both forwards, would likely go in the second round if they’re drafted.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
  • The nation’s star forwards flourished in their 4-2 win over Croatia as Harry Kane registered a double and Jude Bellingham put England back in front after half-time, before Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score a fourth.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2026

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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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