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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
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
Astin’s coalition carries that alliance forward, and also includes many members who were unaffiliated.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
This shift is compounded by the erosion of the forward defense that Iran’s proxy network used to provide.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2025
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 14 July 2025
The Senate will still need to approve the changes the House made to the bill before it is forwarded to Abbott's desk to become law.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Adverb
Spot zoning is the reclassification of a small part of a land parcel to allow a project to go forward.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
Astin’s coalition carries that alliance forward, and also includes many members who were unaffiliated.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
According to aviation analytics provider OAG, forward bookings from Canada to the U.S. have fallen by more than 70 percent for every month through to the end of September compared to the same period last year.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
This shift is compounded by the erosion of the forward defense that Iran’s proxy network used to provide.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Mike Short, president of global freight forwarding for C.H. Robinson, said even with the big June numbers at the port, some shippers are reducing import volumes and only bringing in essential products like back-to-school items.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 14 July 2025
The Senate will still need to approve the changes the House made to the bill before it is forwarded to Abbott's desk to become law.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward
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Those words do a pretty good job of explaining why one of the world’s best forwards is playing in the Süper Lig and not with one of the big hitters on the continent, with all due respect to Galatasaray.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Heading into this summer, Chelsea’s demand was for two forwards — one an out-and-out No 9, the other more of an all-rounder — and for a left-winger.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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As the new general manager of the Farmington Civic Theater, Clare Cooney plans to add some indie films to the historic Farmington landmark’s familiar mix of tentpole movies and family favorites, writes Julie Hinds.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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This week, Wallen pulls off a relatively rare feat, as a remix of one of his album’s cuts opens high — though it is blocked from the throne by a familiar rival: himself.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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It’s loaded with a whopping 26 pockets, including a zippered front compartment for your phone and other small electronics, while the cushy laptop pouch has slots to store two larger devices.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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By the front door: a grandfather clock built by Hermann’s woodworker father.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Be cautious when corresponding with unfamiliar accounts.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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To be sure, companies are opting for cautious messaging around AI and its labor implications.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Maintaining an open canopy encourages good fruit development and air circulation.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the comments, other users encourage the man to seek legal action against the woman who posted about him.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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For Azerbaijan, a major producer of oil and gas, the route also provides a more direct link to Turkey and onward to Europe.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Aug. 2025
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Born from 1997 onward, Gen Z is coming of age in a world where traditional milestones like landing a lifelong job, buying a house in your 20s, or chasing wealth for its own sake have become difficult, or borderline impossible, in the modern economy.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
27 July 2025
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The judge relented in the face of his daughter’s determination, perhaps more than a little proud of her patriotic pluck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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One of my proudest accomplishments has been collaborating with higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations and global employers to design talent creation initiatives that not only fill jobs but also build careers.—
Jay Garcia,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is reorienting the company around advanced technology including driverless cars and artificial intelligence as its electric-vehicle business struggles with falling sales.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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His hit tool, his ability to hit for average, is probably Collins’ most advanced skill.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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