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 There’s one bus dedicated to each destination, running back and forth from its stop and the ConnectKC26 bus mall. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 The royal couple reportedly went back and forth over the matter for years. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 June 2026 Droves of Morgan Park (22nd) District police responded to the block, where dozens of young people were dancing, laughing, screaming and running back and forth. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 Criticisms and reactions go back and forth on social media, said Korsgaden, the fishing writer. ABC News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forth
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Adverb
  • New Zealand defender Finn Surman, top, goes after the ball in front of Iran forward Ali Alipour during the second half.
    Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
  • During a fight for the ball by New Zealand defender Finn Surman and Iranian forward Shahriyar Moghanlou, the ball spilled toward Ramin Rezaeian, who tapped into the far post from close range on the right to tie things up 1-1 tie in the 32nd minute.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026
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  • In January 2000, Brind’Amour was dealt in a midseason blockbuster from the Flyers, moving along with goalie prospect Jean-Marc Pelletier and a draft pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for Keith Primeau.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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  • The ultimate decision rests now with the Swiss people, with the outcome expected to become clearer from Sunday evening onwards.
    Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
  • The letters are owned by Stamp’s estate and are headed to auction at Bonhams auction house from June 15 onward.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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  • In Andoni Iraola’s man-marking system, Senesi was front-footed and never afraid to follow centre-forwards all over the pitch, which is beneficial to counter pressing but can be manipulated by good teams.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • Likely targets for new deals are forwards Grace Zumwinkle and Kendall Coyne Schofield, and defender Lee Stecklein.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026

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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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