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their foundation will help forward better relations between young people from those warring nations
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Recent Examples of forwarding
IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
No, the Heat were not, are not, will not go down such a road again, not when roster continuity is so essential for seasons ahead, especially when one of those upcoming seasons will require the forwarding of a first-round pick to the Hornets.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Emails released in the latest tranche of Epstein documents released by the Justice Department appear to show Mountbatten-Windsor forwarding reports related to official visits and investment opportunities, including material involving Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore and Afghanistan.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
But Postal Service forwarding ends after a year.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Commenting, forwarding, debating, dissecting.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Whatever the case, the expedited administration of a key play in a pivotal spot, with no explanation, felt like fast-forwarding through the most compelling scene in a movie.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
And despite your repeatedly stating so, not enough fast-forwarding.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
With call forwarding enabled, incoming bank verification calls can be silently redirected.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
April Baumgarten, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
The sending facilities are generally responsible for forwarding detention requests along to ensure that a detainer remains in an inmate’s file.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
The documents, sent anonymously, show officers sending and forwarding inappropriate and offensive content, including nude images and disparaging jokes and comments about women, Muslims and Black people, between 2010 and 2012.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Kaptain said staff will be forwarding Mylott’s analysis to the Metro West Council of Government.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
After conducting an investigation and forwarding its findings to the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office, police arrested Jeffery Cope on Thursday on a warrant for one count of vehicular manslaughter.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Consumers should report texts suspicious texts by forwarding them to SPAM (7726) and sending them to the Federal Trade Commission.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The Epstein files released in the US appear to show Andrew forwarding information about official visits to Epstein.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2026
The latest Epstein files — totaling about 3 million pages posted on the Justice Department — appeared to show Mandelson forwarding internal Downing Street emails about tax policy proposals to Epstein while serving as a member of then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s cabinet in 2009.
—Joe Mayes, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
In Bluetooth Classic’s True Wireless Stereo (TWS) devices, one earbud acts as the primary, receiving the stereo stream from the phone and relaying audio to the secondary earbud—a forwarding or relay architecture.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
No, the Heat were not, are not, will not go down such a road again, not when roster continuity is so essential for seasons ahead, especially when one of those upcoming seasons will require the forwarding of a first-round pick to the Hornets.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Emails released in the latest tranche of Epstein documents released by the Justice Department appear to show Mountbatten-Windsor forwarding reports related to official visits and investment opportunities, including material involving Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore and Afghanistan.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
But Postal Service forwarding ends after a year.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Commenting, forwarding, debating, dissecting.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Whatever the case, the expedited administration of a key play in a pivotal spot, with no explanation, felt like fast-forwarding through the most compelling scene in a movie.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
And despite your repeatedly stating so, not enough fast-forwarding.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
With call forwarding enabled, incoming bank verification calls can be silently redirected.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
Facial recognition is a tool for investigations but cannot be used solely for forwarding a case to prosecutors for potential charges, Nielsen said.
—April Baumgarten, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
The sending facilities are generally responsible for forwarding detention requests along to ensure that a detainer remains in an inmate’s file.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
The documents, sent anonymously, show officers sending and forwarding inappropriate and offensive content, including nude images and disparaging jokes and comments about women, Muslims and Black people, between 2010 and 2012.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Kaptain said staff will be forwarding Mylott’s analysis to the Metro West Council of Government.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
After conducting an investigation and forwarding its findings to the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office, police arrested Jeffery Cope on Thursday on a warrant for one count of vehicular manslaughter.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Consumers should report texts suspicious texts by forwarding them to SPAM (7726) and sending them to the Federal Trade Commission.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The Epstein files released in the US appear to show Andrew forwarding information about official visits to Epstein.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2026
The latest Epstein files — totaling about 3 million pages posted on the Justice Department — appeared to show Mandelson forwarding internal Downing Street emails about tax policy proposals to Epstein while serving as a member of then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s cabinet in 2009.
—Joe Mayes, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwarding
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The bill carves out a number of exceptions, including for people providing medical assistance or helping law enforcement.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Features like heart rate sensing and hearing assistance add a layer of everyday usefulness, and the seamless Bluetooth pairing keeps things simple across devices.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Several of her Instagram posts also included hashtags promoting Swift’s album.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chestnut said in an Instagram story, promoting a clip from the Sunday, March 29, episode, in which Watson is reunited with Sherlock.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Commissioners noted the importance of balanced seating, clear facilitation roles, and strong community outreach.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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This includes online communication, camera presence, and session facilitation.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Felder suggested that the Beth El rabbis send out a congregation-wide e-mail offering guidance on how to respond to the humanitarian crisis—say, by directing members to relief groups or by encouraging members to contact their representatives in Congress to exert pressure on Israel.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Your 4th House of Protection hosts contentment-seeking Venus, encouraging you to take comfort in your private world.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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With French support all but evaporated, organizers scramble for alternative sources.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In this ever-spiraling bipartisan war on social trust, a defensive president didn’t bother cultivating public opinion.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The endowed fellowship aims to build a bridge between lab and clinical practice, cultivating leaders eager to understand the biology and clinical treatment of serious mental illness, UCLA officials said.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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Carrillo, Diaz and Perez also face additional charges related to possessing guns in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The charges were trafficking in firearms, possession of a machine gun and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crime.—
Ryan Oehrli
March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new rules are designed to profit both business and society by fostering greater innovation, improving patient access to medicine, and tackling major public health challenges.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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It’s designed to improve skin and scalp health while fostering improved sleep, circulation, and a better mood.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Forwarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwarding. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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