forwarding 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of forwardingnext
as in promoting

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Relevance

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forwarding

2 of 3

noun

as in assistance

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forwarding

3 of 3

verb

present participle of forward
as in encouraging
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 Synonyms for forwarding
  1. assistance
  2. promoting
  3. facilitation
  4. encouraging
  5. support
  6. cultivating
  7. furtherance
  8. fostering
Noun
  • The group is donating $50,000 to the Entertainment Community Fund’s LA Fire Relief Fund, which is focused on providing emergency financial assistance to entertainment industry professionals impacted by this week’s wildfires.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2025
  • State, local housing agencies and nonprofit organizations provide assistance to help reduce the upfront cost.
    Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of assistance
Verb
  • Also, an activation event promoting Meta Quest with an appearance by Jane Fonda promoting her new VR fitness series in West Hollywood has been canceled.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Teachers attempted to respond to tensions in the school by promoting a two-week study on the history of the conflict.
    Beth Bailey, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of promoting
Noun
  • Jill was voted as homeowners' association (HOA) president and is on a team that is responsible for facilitation.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The suspects are charged with abandonment of a person followed by death, as well as supply and facilitation of narcotics.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of facilitation
Verb
  • Unfortunately, current leadership isn’t fostering a new narrative or encouraging positive change.
    Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • While not every decision will yield perfect results, encouraging your employees to be data-conscious and skilled at forecasting will lower your risk and position you to make impactful decisions before the full effects of economic shifts are felt.
    Steve Swinney, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of encouraging
Noun
  • Bond yields dropped slightly on a light wholesale inflation report , giving support to stocks.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Especially with Samsung’s new seven-year guarantee of software support.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of support
Verb
  • Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.
    Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • Mangione faces a slew of charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism at the state level and stalking murder in federal court.
    Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In furtherance of the investigation, the vice chair communicated with witness Hutchinson about her appearance to testify without alerting her counsel.
    Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of furtherance
Verb
  • Running a dispensary came with unique challenges, from navigating compliance to fostering meaningful community connections.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The key is empowering your managers with the tools and resources to thrive while also fostering a culture of trust, ownership and adaptability.
    Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of fostering
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Thesaurus Entries Near forwarding

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forwarding

forward-looking

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