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 And from before John even was born, there were Kennedy kids running back and forth between them barefoot. Kate Storey, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026 Twist 200 million lemon rinds, using only French carbon steel, rocking back & forth. Kortney Morrow, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026 Brandon Waddell, Justin Hagenman, Chris Devenski and others went back and forth between the Major League team and Triple-A with the Mets desperately needing fresh arms who could give them length. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026 Tezcan finished with three goals for the Vikings, while senior Lucia Vega held forth in goal. Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forth
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  • The game between Dallas and the Columbus Blue Jackets is postponed by the NHL after Stars forward Rich Peverley collapses on the bench during the first period.
    Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The Broncos were led by sophomore forward Libby Hutton’s 25 points.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
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  • Construction is rolling along at the site near the Colbern Road-Douglas Street intersection off Interstate 470, and Crown Veterinary Services became the first business to open in the development in January.
    Nathan Pilling March 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Follow along as the AP tabulates votes and calls races.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
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  • The family sells possessions for cash, purchases supplies to continue onward, hires a driver but can’t afford to be driven the full distance.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Brissett averaged 280 passing yards per game and threw for 3,366 total yards — the second-most in the NFL from Week 6 onward — along with the third-most touchdowns (23).
    Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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  • Holland made only a few cosmetic moves ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, shipping out forwards Corey Perry and Warren Foegele for draft picks and adding Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph, depth pieces, neither of whom are signed beyond this season.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Calgary Flames The Flames are a spirited, hard-working team, but their lack of star forwards has been evident all year.
    Harman Dayal, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026

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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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