1
as in onwards
toward a point ahead in space or time from that day forth we were fast friends

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as in forward
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 April 21 could bring forth a sudden karmic event, revelation or news, so keep your antennae up near this time. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025 We're used to seeing our wrestlers go back and forth on the spectrum. Obed Manuel, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025 Going back and forth between those two camps is a really funny mix. Adam Morganstern, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 People dressed in black silently walked back and forth to set down each coffin, some carrying them in pairs. Orion Rummler, Them., 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forth
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Adverb
  • Harden took exception to the foul and pushed Braun, then Jokic came over and pushed Harden followed by Gordon pushing Harden, who then pushed the Nuggets forward back.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
  • According to center Wendell Carter Jr., the Magic watched little to no film at intermission and instead harped on their defensive work while putting an emphasis on slowing down Boston’s All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum, who posted 21 points in the first half.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • From 1983 onward, U.K. tax authorities have been obliged to consider whether a sweet was normally eaten straight out of the package using fingers, or by other means like a fork, skewer, or tongs.
    Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The area is home to at least 15 Iron Age ring forts—circular, fortified settlements built up from the fourth century onward.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • Players such as Tuch, who emerged as one of the best two-way forwards in the NHL this season, and Zucker, a reliable veteran who gets to the front of the net and plays a no-nonsense game, are vital pieces to a winning team.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The exclusive quartet includes defenseman Jon Merrill and forwards Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi and Freddy Gaudreau.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Rip currents can sweep a swimmer along as if they are caught on a treadmill.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Construction has quickly moved along as Boise State builds a new north end zone stand that’ll add approximately 1,600 seats to Albertsons Stadium.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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