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 Feb. 2025
Before arriving on a short-term loan from Brighton, West Ham had offers rejected for forwards Jhon Duran, Ricardo Pepi and Daniel Cummings.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Miami sent Butler to Golden State and acquired Warriors forwards Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson and former Heat forward P.J. Tucker, who hasn’t played this season while under contract to the Clippers, and more recently, the Jazz.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Inside, forwards Ajae Petty and Taylor Thierry are crucial rebounders and scorers.
—Andrew King, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
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Tuesday night, third-line forwards Collin Graf, and Barclay Goodrow had about as much ice time at even strength as the second-line wingers did, with Graf leading all forwards with 23 shifts.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
Before arriving on a short-term loan from Brighton, West Ham had offers rejected for forwards Jhon Duran, Ricardo Pepi and Daniel Cummings.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Miami sent Butler to Golden State and acquired Warriors forwards Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson and former Heat forward P.J. Tucker, who hasn’t played this season while under contract to the Clippers, and more recently, the Jazz.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Inside, forwards Ajae Petty and Taylor Thierry are crucial rebounders and scorers.
—Andrew King, Axios, 5 Feb. 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
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 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
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
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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 22 Feb. 2025.
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