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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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Punch seeing so many long distance shots fall will hopefully be a confidence builder for the freshman forward as he’s worked hard to add 3-point shooting to his game to play alongside starting center Ernest Udeh.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2025
Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
In this contest, Strickland lacked the forward pressure that earned him three straight wins and UFC gold, heading into UFC 297.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
Report any phishing emails to the PayPal security team by forwarding them to phishing@paypal.com and then deleting them.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
The second component looks forward and would go into effect for the 2025-26 academic year.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Punch seeing so many long distance shots fall will hopefully be a confidence builder for the freshman forward as he’s worked hard to add 3-point shooting to his game to play alongside starting center Ernest Udeh.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Limited clarity on forward earnings is another concern, according to the analyst.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
In this contest, Strickland lacked the forward pressure that earned him three straight wins and UFC gold, heading into UFC 297.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Please consider forwarding it to others who may like it, and if someone sent this to you, sign up to get it every week.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
Report any phishing emails to the PayPal security team by forwarding them to phishing@paypal.com and then deleting them.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward
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The captain, who hasn’t missed a game, leads the Kings with 31 assists, is second to Kempe with 43 points and is one of just two forwards averaging more than 19 minutes of ice time.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Ducks and San Jose Sharks swapped power forwards Wednesday, exchanging Pavol Regenda for Justin Bailey. Bailey, 29, has 141 games of NHL experience, but will report to the Ducks’ American Hockey League affiliate in San Diego.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
22 Jan. 2025
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The rhythms of these practice fields are comforting and familiar: pitchers cover first base, infielders take ground balls, hitters take swings off an actual pitcher after a winter of working out in the batting cage.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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This very Bronx tale of teenage pregnancy and inner-city strife can seem familiar in terms of content, but never in terms of form.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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Finally, a coffin was carried from the morgue and placed on the roof of a minivan, which had a photograph of the deceased fixed to the front bumper.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Starting at the rear wheel, check the brake, tire, axle and derailleur, then move on to the saddle and seatpost, then the cranks, bottom bracket and pedals, then the cockpit and headset, and finally the front wheel and brake.—
Seb Stott,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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Still, the Dodgers plan to be cautious with the right-hander at the outset of the 2025 season.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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People who are pregnant should be cautious, as flaxseeds might have mild hormonal effects.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
20 Jan. 2025
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But Wilson said he was encouraged to engage with UCSD students.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the coach is encouraged by what he’s seen from the mobile blueliner as of late.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Amazon has eliminated more 27,000 roles across different departments from late 2022 onward.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
23 Jan. 2025
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From that date onward, Sewald had a 5.65 ERA in 14 games and finished the season on the injured list with neck discomfort.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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It's also been something of a hit among amateur racers—Mazda is proud that each weekend, more Miatas are on track than any other make of car.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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Letting go is tough, but Wolfhard is proud of the way the show will conclude.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Salah did drop back to support his team-mates defensively on occasion, but Slot’s comments showed his preference to keep the Egypt international in an advanced position to try to expose the gaps left behind by the advancing Kerkez.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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This significant increase in speed is accompanied by a remarkable reduction in operational resistance by 22% and a weight decrease of 10%, thanks to the use of advanced materials, such as carbon fiber composites and magnesium alloys.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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