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
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Nikolaj Ehlers, Carolina Hurricanes Contract: $8.5 million x six years
There were only three first-line caliber forwards who changed teams this summer: Marner, JJ Peterka and Nikolaj Ehlers.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas also joined Collier, while Aces guard Jackie Young and forwards Kayla Thornton from the Golden State Valkyries and Gabby Williams from the Storm also join Clark’s squad.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
News like this offers an opportunity to shift momentum, inspiring companies to rethink and drive forwards growth through proactive problem solving and investment in innovative solutions.
—Jo Causon, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Between forwards Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (24), Desire Doue (20) and Bradley Barcola (22) and standout midfielders Vitinha (25) and Joao Neves (20), PSG have a chance to remain dominant for years to come.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Nikolaj Ehlers, Carolina Hurricanes Contract: $8.5 million x six years
There were only three first-line caliber forwards who changed teams this summer: Marner, JJ Peterka and Nikolaj Ehlers.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas also joined Collier, while Aces guard Jackie Young and forwards Kayla Thornton from the Golden State Valkyries and Gabby Williams from the Storm also join Clark’s squad.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
News like this offers an opportunity to shift momentum, inspiring companies to rethink and drive forwards growth through proactive problem solving and investment in innovative solutions.
—Jo Causon, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
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Dollars will be going on-chain and will build on existing efforts to tokenize U.S. Treasuries – the largest and most liquid market in the world – to an even greater extent moving forward.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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This is my third year testing the latest crop of pickleball paddles, and the 2025 models have made another leap forward.—
Martin Cizmar,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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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
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The morning storms will likely move along and south of I-88, and the afternoon ones are favored south of I-80.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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The car inches along, slowly filling the air with the hope of a different future, carried on tiny — albeit annoying — wings.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
26 July 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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In terms of markets, Albini noted a decline in the Far East, while Europe showed resilience and the U.S. experienced a significant recovery from the second half of 2024 onward, beating earlier forecasts.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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Battles with mental health and comeback The product of a painful relationship with his father, Wilson experienced a series of mental breakdowns from the early 1960s onward.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.
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