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as in forwards
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
if you keep walking forward, you'll hit that wall
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as in familiar
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
a stranger so forward as to ask what medication he was taking and what it was for
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as in higher
being far along in development
the local citizenry's attitude toward racial equality was very forward for its time
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as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
she was forward enough to start investing in her retirement fund at the age of 18
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as in to encourage
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 forward
Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Brunson started slowly in Saturday’s matchup, held in check early by All-Defensive First Team forward Herb Jones and dynamic combo guard Dejounte Murray.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
How to maintain this unprofitable business (excuse me, way of life) against the forward march of progress?
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Lamond forwarded information from Tarrio to several law enforcement officers in the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, U.S. Capitol Police, U.S. Secret Service and state police in Maryland and Virginia.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Wiener’s decision to bring the resolution forward is a bit of a finger in the eye to the governor, who has vetoed some of Wiener’s most high-profile bills, including one to regulate artificial intelligence and another to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Brunson started slowly in Saturday’s matchup, held in check early by All-Defensive First Team forward Herb Jones and dynamic combo guard Dejounte Murray.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Owner Samuel Yin stipulated the need for the yacht to host business meetings, which is why the forward part of the superstructure includes a large salon with expansive seating and a 16-seat dining table for both business and pleasure.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
How to maintain this unprofitable business (excuse me, way of life) against the forward march of progress?
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Zonda's report is now being forwarded to the state Department of Education to show Prairie Grove is growing faster than the state projects.
—Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Lamond forwarded information from Tarrio to several law enforcement officers in the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, U.S. Capitol Police, U.S. Secret Service and state police in Maryland and Virginia.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward
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Putting athletic wings or forwards on or around Towns has led to stumbles here and there.James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Most of the series toggles smoothly between flashbacks to Jin-man’s past and flash forwards to the present day as Ji-an realizes that Ji-man has been secretly training her for years in case of his death.Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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This northside Japanese steakhouse serves familiar Japanese and Japanese-American dishes like tempura, katsu, hot pot, sushi and hibachi dishes.Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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The historical context points to familiar social pressure points—war, pandemic, a desire for mass-media acclaim.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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There’s even a dedicated volume knob in the center of the dash, which means both front occupants can quickly and easily adjust sound levels — no wrestling with a digital slider required.Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The brighter colors like Palace Blue and Cornwallis Red that customers often use for their front doors.Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Travelers should be cautious, especially along major highways like Interstate 90 and 35, as conditions could remain hazardous.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For example, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) hosted a 2016 budgeting pilot to encourage participants to keep a budget.Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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Experts expect the Trump administration to reverse liberal policies that have allowed Medicaid money to be used for healthcare experiments through waivers encouraged by the Biden administration.Angela Hart, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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There was a dividing line at ’65 and everything onward was a prologue to the ’70s.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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What's Next Benefits paid by the Social Security Administration will rise for January onward.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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But of course these applications will be better and smarter and likely replaced by more advanced offerings.Gene Marks, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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De Paul then released Julian Alvarez down the left with Kounde too advanced and Pau Cubarsi struggling to keep up.Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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