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
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Zoom in: Adding depth to the new-look Mercury is a blockbuster, four-team trade last year that dealt Rebecca Allen, Natasha Cloud and Sophie Cunningham for All-Star forwards Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 16 May 2025
And the head coach hopes to get steady contributions from Harrison, who could see some minutes behind forwards slotted higher in the rotation.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
The talent management division of Anthony Kimble’s Arrested Industries has been building its international talent roster since launching in February, and will represent Ciancimino and Long going forwards.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 May 2025
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But Putin is likely relishing seeing the peace process inch forwards with just enough faux sincerity that the White House won’t drop it.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Zoom in: Adding depth to the new-look Mercury is a blockbuster, four-team trade last year that dealt Rebecca Allen, Natasha Cloud and Sophie Cunningham for All-Star forwards Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 16 May 2025
And the head coach hopes to get steady contributions from Harrison, who could see some minutes behind forwards slotted higher in the rotation.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
The talent management division of Anthony Kimble’s Arrested Industries has been building its international talent roster since launching in February, and will represent Ciancimino and Long going forwards.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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If the execution moves forward this time, Smith will be the first inmate executed in Tennessee since 2020 and the 19th in the U.S. this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Banks that serve as advisors and not just lenders can make a significant difference in helping entrepreneurs move forward with clarity and confidence.—
Frank Sorrentino,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Pruning also stimulates branching, which encourages more flowers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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For example, generative AI might provide you with an essay that glorifies a particular addiction or could engage in a dialogue that encourages you to become addicted to this or that addictive substance or non-substance.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 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 push-pull of the protagonists’ bond keeps the film humming along, both in ludicrous and heartfelt moments.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Despite a slight slump in sales of luxury watches at retail and amid threats of tariffs on Swiss imports to the U.S., auction sales are humming along, with several high-value pieces and a few surprises coming up for auction in New York in early June.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
23 May 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
Adverb
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The cucumbers were sold from April 29 onward, sometimes unlabeled, so when in doubt, throw them out.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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The Kremlin deemed such a display unacceptable in wartime and began asserting its right to intrude into private life—something even the late Soviet Union, from the 1960s onward, generally avoided.—
ANDREI YAKOVLEV,
Foreign Affairs,
16 May 2025
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This is where the puppy fosters come in so the dog is trained to basic obedience, learning day-to-day with the family, house manners, interacting with different people, the household.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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