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 Lansley goes back and forth between OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude. ABC News, 22 June 2026 Giving it up altogether was not an option; the idea of going out to dinner and not drinking seemed like going to a pool that had no water in it and just walking back and forth along the bottom instead of swimming. Sarah Miller, New Yorker, 20 June 2026 Go forth and have an incredible weekend of life. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 This is especially important if your baby will be spending time around water or in other settings where the sun will be bouncing off a lot of reflective surfaces, such as metal, snow, and so forth. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forth
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Adverb
  • However, the Mets’ offense surged forward late with a five-run eighth inning as the Royals fell 6-2 at Citi Field.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • As the innings ticked forward, Colorado’s chances seemed to increase.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 9 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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  • 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
  • Today, several nations are making new plans to launch human beings back to the moon, then onward to Mars and perhaps beyond.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 3 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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