as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards
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as in encourages
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 forwards
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Soccer can be tedious to watch unless the midfielders and forwards have enough ability to overcome the sport’s stiff barriers against offense.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The loss also spelled the end for the collegiate careers of guard Alvaro Cardenas and forwards Tyson Degenhart and O’Mar Stanley.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2025
There’s lane centering (although not quite autonomous highway driving in the UK), automatic emergency braking, and cross traffic systems that alert you when travelling forwards and apply brakes when reversing.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Caponi’s seeking his third ring with the Pioneers, as are Davis and forwards Jack Devine and Carter King.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Soccer can be tedious to watch unless the midfielders and forwards have enough ability to overcome the sport’s stiff barriers against offense.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The loss also spelled the end for the collegiate careers of guard Alvaro Cardenas and forwards Tyson Degenhart and O’Mar Stanley.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2025
There’s lane centering (although not quite autonomous highway driving in the UK), automatic emergency braking, and cross traffic systems that alert you when travelling forwards and apply brakes when reversing.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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Harden took exception to the foul and pushed Braun, then Jokic came over and pushed Harden followed by Gordon pushing Harden, who then pushed the Nuggets forward back.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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According to center Wendell Carter Jr., the Magic watched little to no film at intermission and instead harped on their defensive work while putting an emphasis on slowing down Boston’s All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum, who posted 21 points in the first half.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pruning also stimulates branching, which encourages more flowers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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For example, generative AI might provide you with an essay that glorifies a particular addiction or could engage in a dialogue that encourages you to become addicted to this or that addictive substance or non-substance.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Rip currents can sweep a swimmer along as if they are caught on a treadmill.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Construction has quickly moved along as Boise State builds a new north end zone stand that’ll add approximately 1,600 seats to Albertsons Stadium.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
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Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Oilers took over that Sunday night, owning a decisive 33-13 advantage on the shot clock from the second intermission onward.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Pei has previously confirmed the Nothing Phone 3 is set to launch in Q3 2025, so expect it from July onward.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This is where the puppy fosters come in so the dog is trained to basic obedience, learning day-to-day with the family, house manners, interacting with different people, the household.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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