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
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
variants
or frontwards
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontward
Adjective
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The front tire was flat, with a screw protruding from it.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Resort-ready details, like a stretchy smocked back, two front pockets, colorblock stripes, and a flattering back cutout, are standout additions to your vacation repertoire, ready to pair seamlessly with a denim jacket on cooler nights or sleek sneakers for a more casual outing.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Just a day before, the speaker of the Iranian parliament said such a strike would provoke a new level of retaliation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The soldiers would have stayed as sentries before and after the performance, symbolically guarding the legacy of Taiwan’s founder.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But Republicans could bring them forward sooner depending on how the process unfolds, according to one GOP aide.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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However, their ability to move forward has become increasingly uncertain.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Frontward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontward. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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