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
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Fellow forwards Alex DeBrincat and Cole Caufield are also in the top 10 in scoring among Americans.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
In addition to missing LeBron and Luka for a significant stretch, the Lakers are also without guards Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent, as well as forwards Maxi Kleiber and Adou Thiero.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Fellow forwards Travis Konecny and Seth Jarvis are the others.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Fellow forwards Alex DeBrincat and Cole Caufield are also in the top 10 in scoring among Americans.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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Let’s look back on 2025 fantasy misses to look forward and avoid making the signature mistake of each whiff come the 2026 draft season.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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For 51 minutes on Saturday night, Boise State junior forward Andrew Meadow was locked in.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pruning perennials at the right time encourages plants to leaf out, grow bushier, develop sturdier stems, and potentially produce more flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Loudermilk says this is just one of the many ways Lions Clubs work to support their communities and encourages anyone interested in joining to reach out.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Comfort and familiarity are also gaining importance, with guests bringing routines along and seeking experiences that feel both relaxing and enriching.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Missing pieces Cut marks on the bones show that people actively helped the cremation process along by removing some of the woman’s flesh, said Thompson, who is also an assistant curator of anthropology at the Yale Peabody Museum.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Kaizen Approach is a Japanese philosophy that promotes incremental change in organizations at every level.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The National Endowment for Democracy, which promotes freedom across Latin America including in Cuba, has named Eddy Acevedo, a longtime expert in Western Hemisphere politics, as its vice president for policy and government relations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The final postseason for the conference as currently constructed was a downer from the first half of Boise State’s blowout defeat to Washington (in the LA Bowl) onward.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Surgeons generally accept patients from age 18 onward, once facial growth is complete, with no strict upper age limit provided overall health is suitable.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This approach cultivates a culture of continuous improvement and trust, ultimately strengthening the team.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If dry air is stronger or advances farther south than expected, snow totals will trend lower.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rather than treating imagination as branding or inspiration, the Solidarity House advances it as infrastructure to be designed, resourced, and maintained.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Its formula also included a blend of healing, hydrating ingredients, like Kalahari Melon seed oil that nurtures dry, brittle hair, and Tahitian gardenia flower extract that strengthens.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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New technology nurtures the mining industry.—
Peter Müllner,
The Conversation,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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