FORWARDS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

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adverb

ˈfȯr-wərdz

Definition of forwards

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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forwards

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verb

present tense third-person singular of forward

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

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None of the Sparks’ starters, which consisted of guards Erica Wheeler, Ariel Atkins and Plum and forwards Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby, scored more than nine points individually. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 16 June 2026 While legendary forwards Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani are no longer part of the national team setup, Uruguay remains one of the most talented squads in the Americas. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 15 June 2026

Verb

Drysdale was third on the Flyers in power-play ice time last season — only forwards Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras had more. — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The Knights added seven transfers, including guards Cayden Vasko, Dior Johnson and Mister Dean, forwards Lewis Walker, Churchill Abass, Isaiah Malone and Jason Asemota. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forwards

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards

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Leave room for edits, and let useful surprises show you the smarter way forward.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Beulah residents still have to push forward despite losing their homes.

— Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of forward

Verb

There is an agency in charge of enforcing the rules with the objective of putting guardrails around a spending spree exacerbated by a transfer portal that encourages players to seek better offers from different schools.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Painting outdoors offers a slower, more immersive experience that encourages observation, patience, and connection with nature.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of encourages

Adverb

And then there are other equipment ideas that aren’t as far along, inspired by Coke’s desire to branch out into dirty soda, refreshers and coffee.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Only once that foundation is in place does the more surprising part of Friedman's research become relevant—what separates teams that clear this bar from those that merely limp along.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of along

Verb

They were also provided with Qurans and taught that Islam promotes social justice, according to the lawsuit.

— Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Dehnhard also helps displaced orphans, organizes humanitarian aid, promotes educational initiatives, and advocates for children.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of promotes

Adverb

The team’s form picked up spectacularly from December onwards, losing only five of their final 25 Premier League matches.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
As sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching the lunar surface, blue light is scattered away while red wavelengths continue onward, bathing the moon in pinkish, copper and crimson tones.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of onward

Verb

In 1840, shade-loving Croomia, which cultivates flowers on the underside of its leaves, was included as a native species.

— Candace Barone, Florida Times-Union, 15 Aug. 2026
This program cultivates leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, offering valuable work experience and income.

— Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of cultivates

Verb

Parentheses, turning the inside of a sentence out and the outside in, ask readers to shuttle back and forth, exercising mental agility that nurtures a flexible set of thoughts and feelings.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
His son, Lloyd, nurtures Reddmare, and Lloyd’s son, Dwayne, rides Reddmare’s colt, O’Boy.

— Deborah Johnson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

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