as in away
from this or that place ferries carrying passengers to and fro

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Recent Examples of fro What is Rassi on the lookout when shopping for new pieces to rock while working fro home? Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 25 May 2021
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Adverb
  • This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
  • If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • Cincinnati charged back from a 31-10 second-quarter deficit, down 44-38 with about 90 seconds left.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • After an incompletion on third down, McCashland’s 25-yard field goal attempt was no good, hitting the right upright with 17 seconds remaining in the half.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • Republicans in Congress also secured their lowest net approval rating on the issue in the poll out on Tuesday, with a 30 percent approval rating versus a 57 percent disapproval mark.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Add a small bit of warm water, and use a nylon brush or sponge to clean the pan, inside and out.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Fro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fro. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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