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variants or frontwards
Definition of frontwardnext
as in front
being at or in the forward part or surface of something ship passengers in the frontward cabins were getting the worst of the rough seas

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frontward

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adverb

variants or frontwards

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontward
Adjective
  • As the front moves into very warm, unstable air, some storms could turn severe.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
  • Yoon and his wife stand by the front door, snapping the snow off their coats before removing their shoes.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Adverb
  • Despite the massive security presence and perimeter, thousands of fans have come out to celebrate in the area near the Garden before, during and after the games.
    Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
  • That designation, which had never been sought before, would allow the use of historic tax credits to help fund its conversion to housing.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Adverb
  • Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited.
    Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
  • Dearica Hamby had 22 points with 12 rebounds, a solid response for the veteran forward following her struggles in recent games.
    Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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“Frontward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontward. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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