forwarding 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of forwardingnext
as in promoting

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Relevance

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forwarding

2 of 3

noun

as in assistance

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forwarding

3 of 3

verb

present participle of forward
as in encouraging
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 Synonyms for forwarding
  1. assistance
  2. promoting
  3. facilitation
  4. encouraging
  5. support
  6. cultivating
  7. furtherance
  8. fostering
Noun
  • Nichushkin cleared the protocols of Stage 3 of the NHL player assistance program, ending his six-month suspension.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Tuesday's deadline was set by Washington for Israel to meet a host of requirements aimed at boosting aid into Gaza or face restrictions on U.S. military assistance, as required under U.S. law.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of assistance
Verb
  • The two politicians differ, but the buzz around Harris’ campaign compares to Obama’s 2008 campaign by promoting a positive outlook, Jamal Simmons, a former Harris adviser, told Reuters.
    Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Coppola snatches unassimilated ideas from current political paranoia and recent cultural catastrophes (manic news media promoting celebrity insanity), all tossed into the mix with demented incoherence.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of promoting
Noun
  • Effective facilitation is key to this activity and will help organizations explore creative solutions in an objective manner.
    Swapna Sathyan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Interpersonal skills enable the facilitation of meaningful communication, relationship-building, and rapport with others.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of facilitation
Verb
  • By addressing individual risk factors, encouraging additional imaging and promoting early detection, these new rules are a vital advancement in the fight against breast cancer.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By encouraging users to engage more meaningfully with their technology, Unplugged aims to help people reconnect with real-world interactions and improve overall mental health.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Noun
  • The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • And its strong community support typically means there's an answer to a question that's plaguing you.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of support
Verb
  • Exactly 150 years ago, scientists first discovered that leaf-cutter ants were cultivating gardens of fungi inside their nests, feeding the fungi bits of leaves and in turn eating the tips of the fungal webs.
    Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Executive presence is about cultivating a professional brand that reflects your achievements in a way that exudes confidence.
    Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • In the indictment, this Aug. 2019 post was described as an overt act in furtherance of the conspiracy.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
  • They are also being charged with use, carry and discharge of firearms and machine gun, and possession of such firearms, in furtherance of a crime of violence, resulting in death.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of furtherance
Verb
  • Leaders with high emotional intelligence can effectively navigate the complex emotions associated with feedback, delivering it empathetically and fostering a supportive environment.
    Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ensuring consistent and fair access to resources is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and balanced entrepreneurial environment.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fostering
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forwarding

forward-looking

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