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
Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The 11 healthy returning forwards from that final lineup are Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Bennett, Evan Rodrigues, Anton Lundell, Brad Marchand, Eetu Luostarinen, A.J. Greer, Jonah Gadjovich and Tomas Nosek.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
At Brentford, Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo became 20-goal forwards by doing just that under Frank, and early indications suggest Johnson is on his way to reaching a similar mark.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
Meat Boy can now move forwards and backwards, plus there’s your perception of depth to contend with when leaping across ledges.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The 11 healthy returning forwards from that final lineup are Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Bennett, Evan Rodrigues, Anton Lundell, Brad Marchand, Eetu Luostarinen, A.J. Greer, Jonah Gadjovich and Tomas Nosek.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Swedish striker has been Newcastle’s top scorer in each of the last three seasons and is considered one of the best centre forwards in English and European soccer.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
At Brentford, Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo became 20-goal forwards by doing just that under Frank, and early indications suggest Johnson is on his way to reaching a similar mark.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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But since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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That could mean fewer H-2A investigations moving forward.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Combined, the ingredients are a powerhouse that encourages surface skin cell turnover to give complexions an overall smooth, supple appearance.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Through speculative thinking and the power of the arts, this collection encourages us to see ourselves outside of the constraints that persist today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, concerns about declining populations are fueling the pronatalist movement, which promotes higher birthrates and frames demographic decline as a threat to civilization itself.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic inflammation also promotes insulin resistance and cellular dysfunction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, a growing concern.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Presumably, the idea was to pepper these in between The Batman movies, but this whole universe has not exactly been moving along quickly.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To make for a more energy efficient and less nerve-racking exodus experience, once the line grows large enough, pulsing begins, wherein vehicles move in packs rather than lurch along at 5 mph.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These employees retain valuable business knowledge, networks and the drive that cultivates the workplace culture.—
Gilda D'Incerti,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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From the ninth century onward, Venice was one of the world’s great merchant trade cities.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Halfway through their hike, Vengrinovich’s friend decided to return to base camp while Vengrinovich and the rest of the group proceeded onward.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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The event also brought together key stakeholders, influencers, and potential funders to celebrate and support grassroots organizations, including the recording studio, community outreach group Epic Partners and Coach Core, which nurtures young sports coaches.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Your votes, combined with judges' scores, determine who advances—and who goes home.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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As technology advances more quickly, careers last longer, and retirement extends over decades, education is no longer a one-time cost.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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