as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards
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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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Defenseman Mario Ferraro and forwards Barclay Goodrow and Tyler Toffoli also did not skate but are expected to play against the Rangers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
What’s troubling Perry more is how frequently opposing forwards have been bumping his goalies.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Garmin claims all features Connect users can currently access for free will remain free, but this marks a major — if predictable — change in the company’s strategy going forwards.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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At 6-foot-1, Morrow is shorter than most elite forwards in both college and the WNBA.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Defenseman Mario Ferraro and forwards Barclay Goodrow and Tyler Toffoli also did not skate but are expected to play against the Rangers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
What’s troubling Perry more is how frequently opposing forwards have been bumping his goalies.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Garmin claims all features Connect users can currently access for free will remain free, but this marks a major — if predictable — change in the company’s strategy going forwards.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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At the same time, the college sports industry has aggressively moved forward with the expectation the settlement will soon take effect.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ryan is looking forward to further collaborating with Incentify's leadership team to provide world-class C&I technology and services solutions to the market.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But Chris Hayes of MSNBC encourages you to appreciate idleness.—
Ian Prasad Philbrick,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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By prioritizing active listening, leaders can cultivate a more inclusive work environment that encourages diverse viewpoints and strengthens outcomes.—
Michael Horowitz,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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On a match day, the keenest supporters would gravitate to the main entrance halfway along, just after the dressing room windows where Ian Wright occasionally peered out and caused a commotion.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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As Leon’s production toils blandly along, Washington employs a light, high delivery, lapsing into vagueness and singsong.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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It was brought by Arizona State swimmer Grant House and Oregon (now TCU) basketball player Sedona Prince on behalf of a class of over 10,000 athletes who played NCAA Division-I sports from 2016 onward.—
Joe Sabin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Because from that moment onward there was no more joking between us.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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