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
Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Oct. 2024
That’s not a particularly likely place for in-game gestures, though, particularly when most developers are aiming at the Quest 3 and Quest 3S models going forwards.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The television industry is clearing a path forwards after a very difficult few years, and that route became clearer during the four-day confab.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
After enjoying the build, kids can explore all the details their Porsche offers using the cool remote-control functions to steer forwards and backwards.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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That willingness to simultaneously to travel backwards and forwards, through fact and fiction, means that Jia’s upcoming projects may include both a film about Chinese history and another on artificial intelligence.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Oct. 2024
That’s not a particularly likely place for in-game gestures, though, particularly when most developers are aiming at the Quest 3 and Quest 3S models going forwards.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The television industry is clearing a path forwards after a very difficult few years, and that route became clearer during the four-day confab.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
After enjoying the build, kids can explore all the details their Porsche offers using the cool remote-control functions to steer forwards and backwards.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
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If the company does not adhere to the agreement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office can move forward with the case.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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For the Nuggets, reserve forward Vlatko Cancar was cleared to play after being inactive with a right ankle sprain in recent games.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Cruising retrograde, Jupiter encourages a little healing in partnership with Chiron.Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful melody, the song encourages listeners to rise above their struggles and find strength in their beliefs.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Enjoying undisturbed sleep also promotes muscle and tissue growth and recovery, so has been helpful for reducing some of my skin issues and helping with post-workout recovery.Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Melatonin increases drowsiness and promotes sleep.Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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The decomposition process would be slow, though, seeing as there is no oxygen in space to help move the process along, and dry air would also slow decay.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Removing the feeder will encourage the hawk to move along to easier hunting grounds.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Miami Dade is a member of New America’s Public Interest Technology Network, which cultivates tech professionals who are ethics-savvy.Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Situated on 104 acres, Breaux Vineyards cultivates 17 varietals and is renowned for its Old World-style wines, including award-winning nebbiolo and meritage blends.Taryn White, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Most of Leadville’s historical displays focus on the mining era from 1860 onward.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Since June onward, there’s definitely been a bit of an uptick.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This safety net fosters open communication, where innovation and creative problem-solving thrive.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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