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as in forwards
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
if you keep walking forward, you'll hit that wall
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as in familiar
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
a stranger so forward as to ask what medication he was taking and what it was for
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as in higher
being far along in development
the local citizenry's attitude toward racial equality was very forward for its time
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as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
she was forward enough to start investing in her retirement fund at the age of 18
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as in to encourage
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 forward
Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Encourage Striding and Gliding The first strides forward will be a major step in this process.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
At the request of the Tribune, NHL Stats and Information broke down forward lines from the Hawks’ first 21 games this year and last season.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 Nov. 2024
Backbone Mountain’s resident advisor supervisor forwarded the email to senior DJS leadership, including Adina Levi, who is DJS Secretary Vincent Schiraldi’s deputy secretary of residential services.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
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The charge carries a maximum term of four years in prison, but guidelines suggest Trump would receive a far lower penalty than that if the sentencing were to move forward.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Encourage Striding and Gliding The first strides forward will be a major step in this process.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Seven Lightning players had at least two points, with forward Brayden Point collecting three assists.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024
At the request of the Tribune, NHL Stats and Information broke down forward lines from the Hawks’ first 21 games this year and last season.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Police recommended the case be forwarded to the prosecutors for review.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 Nov. 2024
Backbone Mountain’s resident advisor supervisor forwarded the email to senior DJS leadership, including Adina Levi, who is DJS Secretary Vincent Schiraldi’s deputy secretary of residential services.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward
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More are now coming forwards to accuse him of inappropriate touching.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nine of the 13 forwards and five of the seven defensemen have also won championships.Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The familiar problems with interceptions, lack of discipline and missed kicks keep popping up.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Yet there’s a familiar ring here: Republicans are back in power; deregulation and spending cuts to social programs meant to protect ordinary people are back in vogue.Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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The walks got them out their front doors, but the community kept them coming back.Juana Summers, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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The front section alone that day had two dozen full-page ads for then-mighty brands that would all be gone in little more than a decade: Robinsons-May, Circuit City, the Good Guys, Pontiac.Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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By recommending a cautious approach, Decentralized Masters enabled its members to make informed decisions in a volatile market.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Until now, federal banking regulators have tried hard to keep crypto confined to its own world by encouraging banks to take a cautious approach in dealing with crypto businesses and discouraging them from holding any crypto assets on their balance sheets.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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If a person has a bad reaction to a vaccine, federal officials encourage reporting to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Major cities including Shanghai and Beijing are launching a new round of voucher programs to encourage local consumption before the holidays, also lifting sentiment.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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For Hughes and Hronek, time and space at the point disappeared from early December onward.Jimmy Durkin, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu had asked to delay his testimony——the latest of years of requests because of the conflicts roiling the Middle East——but the courts insisted upon his attendance from here onward.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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Supported by First Tellurium’s advanced materials, PyroDelta has created thermoelectric technology that has been recognized by the National Science Foundation and introduces a new way to generate electricity using heat and cooling differences.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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By combining advanced fibers and technologies like graphene and Lycra Coolmax, the concept offers durability and temperature regulation, seamlessly adapting to any adventure through special finishing techniques.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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