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
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 Oct. 2025
The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The Tritons have also added four freshmen in guards Lev Feiman and Michaela Fairwell and forwards Tatum Jones and Niya Price.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
Among those coach John Hynes is leaning on to lead the way for his six-pack of newcomers are top-line forwards Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi, each of them 24, and defenseman Brock Faber, who turned 23 this year but is rapidly approaching 200 NHL games in the regular season and playoffs.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 Oct. 2025
The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
San Jose Sharks forwards Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith were sitting down outdoors in New York City this week when they were approached by a woman holding a camera phone.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The Tritons have also added four freshmen in guards Lev Feiman and Michaela Fairwell and forwards Tatum Jones and Niya Price.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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Expect to continue hearing rumors about Swinney moving forward this season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Then Heat forward Nikola Jovic threw the perfect inbounds pass to find Wiggins for the game-winning alley-oop dunk at the final buzzer.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each troll has a name and a story that encourages nature exploration and ultimately finding ways to protect the earth.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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During the end of the latter track, Lauper encouraged audience members to sing along and brought Salt-n-Pepa onstage to join in.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Nov. 2025
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Follow along as Diller and Chen chronicle their day.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Key Takeaways Persimmons are rich in fiber, which supports digestion and promotes heart health.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Research suggests that movement helps to regulate circadian rhythm and increases melatonin production, which is a hormone that increases at night and promotes sleep.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The skewers of meat brushed with soy and roasted over coals on Belém’s streets arrived with Japanese migration to the region from the 1930s onward.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Drew Barrymore and ex Luke Wilson’s game of talk show phone tag wages ever onward.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In her own life, Kat cultivates those conditions.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Along with that, two matches occur on the card to determine who advances in the 16-man tournament to decide Cena's final opponent.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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That project that everyone talks about but nobody advances?—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Getting creative with my style nurtures the confidence that empowers me to show up in the world authentically.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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