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 Melanie made a whole show of it, first stopping to make out with Trinity just for fun, then going back and forth between Sincere and Corbin. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 9 June 2026 Think of a robot that can walk back and forth and sideways with equal ease, without having to reorient. New Atlas, 9 June 2026 Beyond the third, the teams traded one or two runs back and forth for much of the rest of the game, with only the fourth and 11th innings completely lacking scoring. Sean Campbell june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 The lead is starting to bounce back and forth between the two teams as the game remains extremely tight. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forth
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Adverb
  • Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited.
    Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
  • Dearica Hamby had 22 points with 12 rebounds, a solid response for the veteran forward following her struggles in recent games.
    Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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  • There will be bands performing traditional and contemporary Greek music and youth dance troupes in traditional folk costumes along with a kids fun zone, church tours and vendor shopping.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • And follow along on our World Cup tab in the NPR App for more coverage from across the Network.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 June 2026
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  • The Yankees bullpen retired the last seven Sox from Kiner-Falefa’s seventh-inning double play onward.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
  • Despite being confined to a wheelchair 85 to 90 percent of the time, Ali continued to push onward.
    Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Adverb
  • Likely targets for new deals are forwards Grace Zumwinkle and Kendall Coyne Schofield, and defender Lee Stecklein.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
  • But Jordan, in his 20th season, has perennially been one of the NHL’s best two-way forwards — a two-time Selke Trophy finalist who plays with fire and tenacity.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 June 2026

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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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