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
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
Some wore the jerseys of forwards Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin, who attended college at the University of Dayton.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
This year, Zito had to restock his roster after losing several key players — most notably defensemen Brandon Montour and Oliver Ekman-Larsson plus depth forwards Kevin Stenlund, Ryan Lomberg, Nick Cousins, Steven Lorentz and Kyle Okposo — from last season’s Stanley Cup champion team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
When the Avs were missing key NHL forwards in training camp, Ivan seized the opportunity.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
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But the Avs used 11 forwards this season who spent time with the Eagles, plus rookies Calum Ritchie and Nikolai Kovalenko, before they were traded.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
Some wore the jerseys of forwards Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin, who attended college at the University of Dayton.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
This year, Zito had to restock his roster after losing several key players — most notably defensemen Brandon Montour and Oliver Ekman-Larsson plus depth forwards Kevin Stenlund, Ryan Lomberg, Nick Cousins, Steven Lorentz and Kyle Okposo — from last season’s Stanley Cup champion team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
When the Avs were missing key NHL forwards in training camp, Ivan seized the opportunity.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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After the announcement, the Mammoth forward Alex Kerfoot, age thirty, and defenseman Sean Durzi, age twenty-six, travelled to New York City.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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On the advice of Wicked co-star Ariana Grande, Erivo met with Republic Records co-president/COO Wendy Goldstein to discuss her strengths and figure out a path forward.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Pruning also stimulates branching, which encourages more flowers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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For example, generative AI might provide you with an essay that glorifies a particular addiction or could engage in a dialogue that encourages you to become addicted to this or that addictive substance or non-substance.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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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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The push-pull of the protagonists’ bond keeps the film humming along, both in ludicrous and heartfelt moments.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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The greatest storm chances will be through Monday morning and evening along and south of Interstate 20.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 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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Her work reminds us that the materials and techniques employed by kinetic and program-oriented artists from the ’60s onward—mostly men—could be directed toward dramatically different ends.—
Marina Isgro,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Now 28 years old, Dickinson joins an emerging generation of British filmmakers who came of age against the U.K. government’s punishing austerity program of the 2010s onward, with its accompanying reduction in welfare and social services, and aren’t inclined toward a forgiving view.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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This is where the puppy fosters come in so the dog is trained to basic obedience, learning day-to-day with the family, house manners, interacting with different people, the household.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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