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forwarding

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noun

forwarding

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verb

present participle of forward

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of forwarding
Noun
Netgear makes a web interface available for managing more complex operations, such as port forwarding, DHCP/static IP assignment, and DNS configuration. Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 In Bluetooth Classic’s True Wireless Stereo (TWS) devices, one earbud acts as the primary, receiving the stereo stream from the phone and relaying audio to the secondary earbud—a forwarding or relay architecture. IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026 No, the Heat were not, are not, will not go down such a road again, not when roster continuity is so essential for seasons ahead, especially when one of those upcoming seasons will require the forwarding of a first-round pick to the Hornets. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026 Emails released in the latest tranche of Epstein documents released by the Justice Department appear to show Mountbatten-Windsor forwarding reports related to official visits and investment opportunities, including material involving Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore and Afghanistan. Josh Meyer, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 But Postal Service forwarding ends after a year. Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Commenting, forwarding, debating, dissecting. Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026 Whatever the case, the expedited administration of a key play in a pivotal spot, with no explanation, felt like fast-forwarding through the most compelling scene in a movie. Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026 And despite your repeatedly stating so, not enough fast-forwarding. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
Verb
Yes, the practice of forwarding these emails can be annoying. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Check recent login activity, connected devices, forwarding rules and recovery options. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 The scientists then estimated the amount of stress that had been built up by forwarding the simulation to the present day. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 Avoid forwarding sensitive files widely and use version control. Bymike McIsaac Cpa, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 She was found not guilty of forwarding an email that Republican County Board member Steve Balich, of Homer Glen, had sent to Ogalla. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Freight forwarding giant Kuehne+Nagel expects to lay off 2,000 full-time employees, a shade over 2 percent of its 85,000-employee staff, this year as part of its own $250 million cost-savings plan. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026 Facial recognition is a tool for investigations but cannot be used solely for forwarding a case to prosecutors for potential charges, Nielsen said. April Baumgarten, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026 The sending facilities are generally responsible for forwarding detention requests along to ensure that a detainer remains in an inmate’s file. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwarding
Adjective
  • That's encouraging to me that people were holding on.
    Emma Wilson, CNBC, 20 June 2026
  • Then, before the half-time whistle, Vinicius Jr helped himself to his second goal in as many games, an encouraging start for Brazil’s attacking superstar who has often failed to live up to expectations in a national team jersey.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Valadao also said the cuts match eligibility standards for other federal assistance programs.
    Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 June 2026
  • Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.
    Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • There are those who would write her off, and perhaps her timidity before America’s facilitation of Gaza’s destruction has earned that dismissal.
    Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
  • The idea that people work better when other people are around is called social facilitation.
    Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Burnham has spent years positioning himself as a viable alternative to Starmer, criticizing Labour's leadership at moments of weakness while carefully cultivating his own national profile.
    Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 22 June 2026
  • In his regular visits to Nuuk, Horn has spent much of his time cultivating relationships with business leaders and politicians like Pele Broberg, leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party, who has made no secret of their meetings.
    Joshua Hunt, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The critical ingredient to fostering comfort and connection in the company of greatness!
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026
  • Obesity-fostering bacteria were found to represent a plurality in the gut microbiomes of American black bears.
    Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • The jury instructions state that the government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a conspiracy existed to which the defendant knowingly belonged and that the acts were committed in furtherance of that conspiracy during the defendant’s membership in it.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
  • The plan is in furtherance of Mamdani's pledge to create universal childcare for New York City parents.
    Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 19 May 2026

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“Forwarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwarding. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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