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
PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
Chicago Wolves forward Ryan Suzuki made his NHL debut for the short-handed Hurricanes, who played 11 forwards and six defensemen.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Colorado parted with Rantanen in a three-team deal on Friday, shipping him off to Carolina while acquiring forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury, as well as a second-round pick in this year’s draft and a fourth-rounder in 2026.
—Ken Powtak, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
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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Calendar Guard scans all invitations starting back 30 days and forwards six months to be sure none contain security problems.
—PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
Chicago Wolves forward Ryan Suzuki made his NHL debut for the short-handed Hurricanes, who played 11 forwards and six defensemen.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Colorado parted with Rantanen in a three-team deal on Friday, shipping him off to Carolina while acquiring forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury, as well as a second-round pick in this year’s draft and a fourth-rounder in 2026.
—Ken Powtak, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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The senior forward did some driving — some of it smooth, some of it strong — Thursday night to help host Evergreen Park knock off Shepard in a 55-45 South Suburban Red victory.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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If courts allow the change to move forward, some of its consequences are hard to predict.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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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
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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 complaint to the FCC moved along on a parallel track.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The lyrics are about getting through the day, step by step, trying to move along.—
Charles Moss,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
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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
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The Biden administration sent $65.9 billion to Ukraine from February 2022 onward, making the U.S. the biggest contributor to Kyiv's war efforts.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The stories unfold with a certain inevitability, as life events move ever onward, and the occasional reverberating score almost sound like the turning of the earth.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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