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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
Charles is an obvious lock to start as one of the most prolific veteran forwards in the history of the WNBA, but fellow UConn alum Olivia Nelson-Ododa also seems to have a secure spot in the lineup as the Sun’s longest-tenured returner.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
Dembele is the link between the two wingers — Neves has sprinted forwards — and the move ends with Doue cutting inside and shooting on target.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The league’s roster report has him on the active roster, with Florida’s scratches listed as forwards A.J. Greer, Tomas Nosek, Jonah Gadjovich and Jesse Puljujarvi in addition to defenseman Jaycob Megna (Aaron Ekblad, suspended until Game 3 of the series, is also obviously out).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
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The team wanted a top-four right-handed defenseman and ideally a couple forwards who could help out on the penalty kill and bolster the team’s overall depth.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
Charles is an obvious lock to start as one of the most prolific veteran forwards in the history of the WNBA, but fellow UConn alum Olivia Nelson-Ododa also seems to have a secure spot in the lineup as the Sun’s longest-tenured returner.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
Dembele is the link between the two wingers — Neves has sprinted forwards — and the move ends with Doue cutting inside and shooting on target.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The league’s roster report has him on the active roster, with Florida’s scratches listed as forwards A.J. Greer, Tomas Nosek, Jonah Gadjovich and Jesse Puljujarvi in addition to defenseman Jaycob Megna (Aaron Ekblad, suspended until Game 3 of the series, is also obviously out).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
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If the execution moves forward this time, Smith will be the first inmate executed in Tennessee since 2020 and the 19th in the U.S. this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Moving forward, Sacramento Fire Marshal Jason Lee said the department will conduct a review of these fees every three to five years.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 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
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Time Keeps Ticking Along Another consideration is that time continues to flow along in a post-AGI era.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Each question begets another, sweeping Macfarlane, his companions and now his readers along on that tide of thought.—
Valorie Castellanos Clark,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 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
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
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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 24 May. 2025.
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