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 When news got around that a new movie version of Sense and Sensibility was in the works, cries of dismay rang forth from Bath to Brooklyn. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 With a release date that has gone back and forth since, Diddy currently is scheduled to be released on March 2, 2028. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Since then, the two sides have gone back and forth in the courts, with each accusing the other of seeking a late change in the rules. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Pierre, the oldest child, lit up, and the concerns and complaints poured forth. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forth
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Adverb
  • The second-year forward started against the Brooklyn Nets after missing the first eight regular season games due to a left hamstring strain.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
  • EdgeConneX said its development in Ashville is moving forward despite the vote, given that its permits are secured and construction is underway.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Adverb
  • Stoke Space is well along in construction of its first launch pad at Cape Canaveral for its reusable medium-lift Nova rocket.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Spotted out and about in New York City, the singer appeared to be carrying everything but the kitchen sink in an absolutely gargantuan leather bag, while teetering along in a pair of ballet shoes that took the humble flat to dizzying new heights.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The Flaming Lips will play two shows in each city, with one set highlighting their new record and tracks from their early career, and the other featuring The Teardrop Throbs reimaginings and songs from the aughts onward.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026
  • From November onwards, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will get 15 hours of complimentary cloud streaming per month, while Game Pass Premium and Game Pass Essential will get ten and five respectively.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Mourinho has been working hard to get the star forwards attacking different spaces on the counter.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, just because a timeframe hasn't been announced to the public, that doesn't mean there is no internal timeframe that can be brought forwards and backwards as necessary.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forth. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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