as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards
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as in encourages
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 forwards
Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
As of December 31, 2024, the company had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $1,059,000 that may be available to reduce future years’ taxable income through 2039.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
Additionally, forwards Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris were sent to the Lakers from the Mavericks.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, forwards Nick Foligno (back) and Philipp Kurashev (hand) sat out practice Friday and are day to day.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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In return, the Sharks received forwards Zack Ostapchuk and Noah Gregor and a 2025 second-round draft pick.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
As of December 31, 2024, the company had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $1,059,000 that may be available to reduce future years’ taxable income through 2039.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025
Additionally, forwards Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris were sent to the Lakers from the Mavericks.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, forwards Nick Foligno (back) and Philipp Kurashev (hand) sat out practice Friday and are day to day.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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At times, the forward who turns 32 in September has looked like a quality low-cost bench alternative.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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Some of those cuts appear to have since moved forward.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But Chris Hayes of MSNBC encourages you to appreciate idleness.—
Ian Prasad Philbrick,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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By prioritizing active listening, leaders can cultivate a more inclusive work environment that encourages diverse viewpoints and strengthens outcomes.—
Michael Horowitz,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The Glyph Interface can also do things like show you progress of your Uber ride (as the ride gets closer the light fills up), or flash along to music being played.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Become a Subscriber Humans will still nudge these models along, of course, but they are engineered to help fewer people do the work of many.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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Gusty winds will also impact the Plains and ramp up a widespread fire threat, especially from the late afternoon onward.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Census Bureau started collecting data in 1850 and has tracked immigrant arrivals through the boom in the early 1900s, the bust in middle of the century, and then a steady rise from the 1970s onward.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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