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
Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Salais and Miranda, both forwards, returned from the 2024 team.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Having previously listed guard Norman Powell and forwards Andrew Wiggins and Nikola Jovic out for Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center, the Heat at midday Tuesday also listed center Kel’el Ware as out.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
Thomas added 16 points, while forwards Malique Ewin and Karter Knox scored 12 and 11 points, respectively.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Salais and Miranda, both forwards, returned from the 2024 team.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Bobrovsky had highlight-reel saves on Blue Jackets forwards Kent Johnson, Kirill Marchenko and Cole Sillinger, among others.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Having previously listed guard Norman Powell and forwards Andrew Wiggins and Nikola Jovic out for Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center, the Heat at midday Tuesday also listed center Kel’el Ware as out.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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But Republicans could bring them forward sooner depending on how the process unfolds, according to one GOP aide.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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However, their ability to move forward has become increasingly uncertain.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Overwatering lawns encourages moss growth, and shallow daily watering leaves grasses with shallow root systems.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The first time Jackson went on trial, in April, 11 of the jurors were ready to convict immediately but a lone holdout refused to go along and wouldn’t entertain any discussions about the evidence against Jackson, according to prosecutors.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Volunteers were there, handing out clipboards and information to keep things moving along as voters made their way inside.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Soaking causes the corms to swell, potentially doubling their size, which ensures faster sprouting, promotes strong root development, and leads to earlier blooms.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Scientific studies have also shown that proximity to the ocean promotes health, and some research even suggests that coastal living increases longevity.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That handful of disruption from Buzelis wasn’t enough to slow the slew of offensive firepower from the Lakers, which only gained momentum as the game grinded onward.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Every year since the dawn of free agency, the NFL awards at least 32 compensatory picks, scattered from Round 3 onward.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Research shows that embracing discomfort cultivates personal growth.—
Nir Eyal,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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There has never been a more powerful case for the liberal arts, a kind of education that cultivates human discernment.—
Greg Weiner,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With the win, Missouri State advances into a first-round showdown with Texas that will take place at the same venue on Friday afternoon.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The winner advances to play the winner of second-seed Purdue against 15th-seed Queens on Sunday.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That mulch covering the not-so-lovely fabric traps wayward weed seeds and nurtures them.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The first two works came from alumni of the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute, a program that nurtures emerging composers each year.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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