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
Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Holland made only a few cosmetic moves ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, shipping out forwards Corey Perry and Warren Foegele for draft picks and adding Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph, depth pieces, neither of whom are signed beyond this season.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Forward Oliver Walhstrom and defenseman Mattias Havelid are also day-to-day with their respective injuries, and forwards Cam Lund and Ethan Cardwell were both out for the season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
Its bi-directional capabilities allow the AV to move forwards and backwards easily thanks to symmetrical four-wheel steering.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Holland made only a few cosmetic moves ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, shipping out forwards Corey Perry and Warren Foegele for draft picks and adding Scott Laughton and Mathieu Joseph, depth pieces, neither of whom are signed beyond this season.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Oilers forwards Adam Henrique and Jason Dickinson missed Game 3 with injuries.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Forward Oliver Walhstrom and defenseman Mattias Havelid are also day-to-day with their respective injuries, and forwards Cam Lund and Ethan Cardwell were both out for the season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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In Josh Manson’s return to the Colorado Avalanche’s lineup from injury, the veteran defenseman landed on the ice after Minnesota Wild forward Michael McCarron finished a check on him.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon in your 5th House of Creativity trine Jupiter heightens pleasure, confidence, and the sense that what feels joyful may also move something important forward.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Responding to comments, asking for feedback, and giving shout-outs to active viewers fosters a sense of community and encourages continued engagement.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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The moon in Taurus encourages you to go with the flow and stop forcing an outcome.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Stark, having been elected governor and already well along in his fateful descent from an idealistic man of the people to an entirely corrupt megalomaniac, is on the way to visit his childhood home.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Follow along for more coverage from the three-day event as the leading founders of today offer insights on growth and innovation.—
Nikara Johns,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Spanish health authorities had vowed, in order to reassure locals, that anyone coming off the ship would only encounter the military or health personnel gathered here to take them onwards to their flights home.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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In their home countries, many will be taken onward to isolation facilities.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The winner advances to the Division 1 quarterfinals.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Continue reading … RED STATE RUMBLE — Republican Ricketts wins GOP Primary in Nebraska, advances to key Senate showdown.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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That’s the true greatness of Free Comic Book Day, which now nurtures and expands upon the culture in which it was born.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, leading with love or care in the workplace nurtures a culture of empathy, compassion, and authenticity, driving organizational success and fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among team members.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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