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
ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Senior forwards Quinton VeDepo (elbowing) and Cade Sherman (tripping) received minor penalties, giving the Cadets four minutes with a man advantage.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 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
But forwards Travon Brazile, Nick Pringle and Malique Ewin spent much of the night in foul trouble while trying to defend Florida’s formidable frontcourt of Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Senior forwards Quinton VeDepo (elbowing) and Cade Sherman (tripping) received minor penalties, giving the Cadets four minutes with a man advantage.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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The game between Dallas and the Columbus Blue Jackets is postponed by the NHL after Stars forward Rich Peverley collapses on the bench during the first period.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos were led by sophomore forward Libby Hutton’s 25 points.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Launched in 2020 after the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving in Jamestown, Virginia, the decade-long initiative encourages people of African descent to visit or repatriate and reconnect with their heritage and culture.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a general election that includes voices from across the spectrum and encourages candidates to build coalitions and draw support from everyone?—
Tom Charron,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The existence of a script suggests the Commando sequel may be further along in development than fans might have expected.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Exit on the other side into Manhattan, moving along wide and luminous avenues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That year, Waldo created the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, which promotes the study of how Asian and Asian American cultures have interpreted antiquity.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The family sells possessions for cash, purchases supplies to continue onward, hires a driver but can’t afford to be driven the full distance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brissett averaged 280 passing yards per game and threw for 3,366 total yards — the second-most in the NFL from Week 6 onward — along with the third-most touchdowns (23).—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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The reality is, every professional cultivates a work persona.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After Italy’s victory, the result of a later WBC game between Italy and the Mexico national baseball team could affect whether the United States advances or faces possible elimination from the tournament.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rocky Mountain Momo advances with 55% of 260 votes.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
11 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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