variants
or frontwards
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
variants
or frontwards
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontward
Adjective
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The seven empty chairs in the front row of the audience at the American Poetry Museum had been reserved all along for the ghosts, a space saved for voices not yet present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026 -
Several longtime Dolphins front-office officials have remained with the organization, including executive vice president/football operations Brandon Shore, director of college scouting Matt Winston and senior national scout Ron Brockington.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Greg Biffle is accused in the lawsuit of being negligent in cooperating with Dutton, despite knowing the problems Dutton was experiencing before and during the flight, the lawsuit said.—
Jeff A. Chamer
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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His parents had seen it before.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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How to stop constantly looking forward at an uncertain tomorrow, at least momentarily, and go back in time precisely when we’re told that history is over?—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Terr hopes that the settlements reached thus far will deter officials from firing or punishing employees for their speech moving forward, despite political pressure or online outrage.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Frontward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontward. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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