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as in forwards
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
if you keep walking forward, you'll hit that wall
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as in familiar
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
a stranger so forward as to ask what medication he was taking and what it was for
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as in higher
being far along in development
the local citizenry's attitude toward racial equality was very forward for its time
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as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
she was forward enough to start investing in her retirement fund at the age of 18
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as in to encourage
to help the growth or development of
their foundation will help forward better relations between young people from those warring nations
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Recent Examples of forward
Essence, 9 May 2025
Moving forward with the proposals will require congressional approval to secure the necessary funding.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2025
Colin Bedell, Them., 5 May 2025
The Chariot is a card of forward motion, confidence, and victory through sheer willpower.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Not all call takers are dispatchers, so if emergency calls require a response from police or ambulance, the call is forwarded to a staffer who can coordinate with officers.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
For Pickens, acceptance is not about settling but about moving forward with clarity and purpose.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
Moving forward with the proposals will require congressional approval to secure the necessary funding.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2025
Adjective
Whatever stirred during the retrograde is now being invited into forward motion.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 5 May 2025
The Chariot is a card of forward motion, confidence, and victory through sheer willpower.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Verb
Adding a scam address to PayPal generated a confirmation email sent to the address of the threat actor, which was then forwarded to the mailing list.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Not all call takers are dispatchers, so if emergency calls require a response from police or ambulance, the call is forwarded to a staffer who can coordinate with officers.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward
Adverb
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The talent management division of Anthony Kimble’s Arrested Industries has been building its international talent roster since launching in February, and will represent Ciancimino and Long going forwards.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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Wagner is a potential All-Star and one of the best two-way forwards in the game under the age of 25.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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This is perhaps a good quality, as that is a familiar feeling when attending a large event.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The looks on display were all too familiar, making the joke even that much funnier for its sense of radical honesty.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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The grass in the front lawn had been allowed to grow uncut during the spring, for the horses, so the owners had not been out into the area to inspect it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The bar and lounge area, a focal point of the restaurant, will expand with seating in the front window that looks out onto Main Street.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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This can lead to overly cautious investment choices and missed opportunities for growth.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Please be cautious in entering personal information as seedlings for your romance stories.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Goolsbee’s remarks suggest he’s encouraged by the trade truce with China, a separate 90-day pause on double-digit tariffs on other nations, and soft inflation readings for both March and April.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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There are also eco-friendly touches, including an hourglass timer that encourages you to keep your shower to less than five minutes.—
Julia Chaplin,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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Wednesday onward should be dry and sunny, and temperatures will rise through the week, reaching the mid- to upper-90s over the weekend.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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From August 2024 onward, Glamel still handles distribution of DVF product in the Greater China region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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In the next round that year, Boston lost Game 6 at home to the Heat before knocking out Jimmy Butler and his proud team by capturing Game 7 in Miami.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Jaylon is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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That has dropped to 2.4 since, a consequence of receiving possession in more advanced positions, rather than when facing towards his own goal as a No 6.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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While our advanced phones excel at capturing memorable moments, holidays present an excellent opportunity for families to take some professional pictures.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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