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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
Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The decision means the 448-unit, Quail Meadows project — considered to be the biggest in the city’s history — can move forward.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
On Friday, a new brush fire in the northern section of Granada Hills, named the Archer Fire, ignited shortly before 10:30 a.m., forcing an evacuation warning that included heavily urban areas of the San Fernando Valley community before forward containment could be achieved.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Raffensperger said all 20 registrations were canceled, and the cases had been forwarded to local prosecutors to determine if criminal charges were appropriate.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
If the execution moves forward, Ford will be the first inmate executed in Florida this year and the fourth in the U.S.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The decision means the 448-unit, Quail Meadows project — considered to be the biggest in the city’s history — can move forward.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
In both of the past two windows, Forest have wanted to add another forward option as competition and cover for Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
On Friday, a new brush fire in the northern section of Granada Hills, named the Archer Fire, ignited shortly before 10:30 a.m., forcing an evacuation warning that included heavily urban areas of the San Fernando Valley community before forward containment could be achieved.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Commissioner John Herbst expressed dissatisfaction with the field, and faulted a seven-member citizens’ search committee for forwarding only three names from a final field of seven.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Raffensperger said all 20 registrations were canceled, and the cases had been forwarded to local prosecutors to determine if criminal charges were appropriate.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward
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Before arriving on a short-term loan from Brighton, West Ham had offers rejected for forwards Jhon Duran, Ricardo Pepi and Daniel Cummings.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Miami sent Butler to Golden State and acquired Warriors forwards Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson and former Heat forward P.J. Tucker, who hasn’t played this season while under contract to the Clippers, and more recently, the Jazz.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Work is underway to bridge funding gaps by pulling together pots of money in a way that will be all too familiar to indie filmmakers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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For now, utilities are likely planning to use some fossil fuels to meet short-term demand, because these facilities are more familiar and much quicker to integrate into the grid than renewable sources, Larsen told me.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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In their opening La Liga game, against Real Mallorca in August, midfielder Bellingham was filmed in the tunnel at half-time asking his front three to track back more.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tracee Ellis Ross The actress has become a familiar fixture in the front row of Chavarria’s shows, and has been seen on the red carpet and out on the town wearing his designs.—
Cat Cardenas,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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However, few Republicans view the economy as excellent or good, marking a cautious optimism amidst ongoing economic concerns.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Forest have been more cautious with loans in the 2024-25 season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Provide opportunities for professional growth, encourage open feedback, and show appreciation for hard work.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Applications encouraged from people of color, women, and/or veterans 5.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Biden administration sent $65.9 billion to Ukraine from February 2022 onward, making the U.S. the biggest contributor to Kyiv's war efforts.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The stories unfold with a certain inevitability, as life events move ever onward, and the occasional reverberating score almost sound like the turning of the earth.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Er, well, for the dozens of proud Vision Pro owners.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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By drawing from his Mexican and Irish American roots, as well as his life as a proud gay man, Chavarria flaunts his progressive principles while creating new and novel experiences on the runway.—
Cat Cardenas,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Imagine a digital assistant like Alexa but 10,000 times more advanced.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Musiala’s contract extension has been inevitable for some time, with negotiations reaching an advanced stage towards the end of 2024.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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