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Definition of forwardingnext

forwarding

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noun

forwarding

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verb

present participle of forward

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Recent Examples of forwarding
Noun
Netgear makes a web interface available for managing more complex operations, such as port forwarding, DHCP/static IP assignment, and DNS configuration. Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 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
Verb
Avoid forwarding sensitive files widely and use version control. Bymike McIsaac Cpa, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 She was found not guilty of forwarding an email that Republican County Board member Steve Balich, of Homer Glen, had sent to Ogalla. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Freight forwarding giant Kuehne+Nagel expects to lay off 2,000 full-time employees, a shade over 2 percent of its 85,000-employee staff, this year as part of its own $250 million cost-savings plan. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026 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 Swalwell sued Pulte in November, accusing him of abusing his authority in forwarding a criminal referral regarding the lawmaker’s mortgage to the Department of Justice. Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 21 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwarding
Noun
  • The Orange County Workforce and Economic Development Board encouraged small business owners impacted by the incident to submit an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan worksheet to determine eligibility for potential assistance programs.
    Austin Turner, CBS News, 26 May 2026
  • Many skilled trade schools recognize that service members are well-suited for careers in the trades and actively work to support their transition by offering enrollment assistance and educational funding.
    Rose Van Alstine, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • That’s why the CIA invested all that money in promoting Jackson Pollock or promoting American culture.
    Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
  • Arizona has won 11 games and lost only five since promoting him, which feels significant (but, hey, correlation/causation and whatnot).
    Andy Behrens, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • Kalshi has exploded in popularity since its inception, in large part due to its facilitation of bets on real-world event outcomes.
    News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2026
  • Ostensibly brought on as a shooting specialist, Taylor didn’t limit her game to the perimeter, driving downhill and taking on facilitation duties at times.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • His family continues to push for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a federal bill that would ban chokeholds and restrict no-knock warrants in federal cases, while encouraging similar changes nationwide.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
  • The company is also encouraging customers to request temporary protective coverings for electrical facilities near active worksites to help prevent accidental contact with uninsulated power lines.
    Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • No other candidates reached double-digit support, including Democratic San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan with 7%, Democratic former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa with 5% and Democratic Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond with 1%, the poll found.
    John Woolfolk, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • As well as turning to the club’s head of medicine and performance Jonathan Power and psychologist Lee Richardson, Liverpool brought in grief counsellors to ensure there was sufficient support.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Experts advise building identity outside job titles, treating career ambiguity as exploration, and cultivating diverse networks before they're needed.
    Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
  • What began as a land of artisanal knowledge-makers cultivating gardens of wisdom became an industrial farming operation powered by social media platforms.
    David S. Bennahum, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • The plan is in furtherance of Mamdani's pledge to create universal childcare for New York City parents.
    Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 19 May 2026
  • This comes after Gonzalez pleaded guilty in July 2024 to conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, and last October to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
    Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The day brings pet resources, vendors selling pet gear, dog fostering information and dogs to adopt.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • The University of Florida and other red-state schools are fostering a conservative vision for the humanities to compete against courses with more diverse perspectives.
    Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 27 May 2026

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“Forwarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwarding. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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