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
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The closer of the two sank low to the ground and inched forwards, trying to close the gap and shorten the sprint.
—Holden Frith, The Week Uk, theweek, 26 Oct. 2024
There has been an awful lot of talk about what malls will need to look like going forwards.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Across the end of 2014 and the start of 2015, the U.S. won just two of 12 games in a run that began in the World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Portugal and carried drowsily forwards.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Michael Andretti stepping down as Andretti Global CEO in October 2024 is seen as a crucial point for the American team moving forwards with its Formula 1 bid.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The closer of the two sank low to the ground and inched forwards, trying to close the gap and shorten the sprint.
—Holden Frith, The Week Uk, theweek, 26 Oct. 2024
There has been an awful lot of talk about what malls will need to look like going forwards.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Across the end of 2014 and the start of 2015, the U.S. won just two of 12 games in a run that began in the World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Portugal and carried drowsily forwards.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
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And fans are looking forward to seeing Beyoncé and Blue Ivy's dynamic through their characters on-screen.Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The charge carries a maximum term of four years in prison, but guidelines suggest Trump would receive a far lower penalty than that if the sentencing were to move forward.Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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But by leveraging data, landlords and property management teams can better understand how to provide their tenants with office spaces that will be customized to meet their unique methods of working, as well as an onsite experience that encourages them to choose to routinely come into the office.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For those families who consider gift giving a nonnegotiable aspect of the holidays, Ward encourages people to buy something small to avoid confrontations.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The unique grid design promotes better posture while relieving tension on your spine and glutes.Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety The hour plays like a transitory modern version of an old-school Christmas variety special, with each of the guests prompted to loudly sing along to classic holiday tracks as well as their own biggest hits.Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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In November my radiators clanked along, blasting my 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment with heat.Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Channel cultivates its fans with Fox Nation, a subscription outlet that offers the popular opinion programs from its flagship cable vehicle, but also lifestyle programs; documentaries; stand-up comedy; and even movies.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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These findings support the notion that early engagement in diverse activities cultivates a passion for learning, which is highly valued in higher education.Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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For Hughes and Hronek, time and space at the point disappeared from early December onward.Jimmy Durkin, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu had asked to delay his testimony——the latest of years of requests because of the conflicts roiling the Middle East——but the courts insisted upon his attendance from here onward.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Creating a narrative that includes employees as brand advocates not only enhances their engagement but also fosters loyalty and advocacy among customers.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This hybrid approach allows TSH to serve a diverse array of guests—students, travelers, professionals, and local residents—while creating an environment that fosters collaboration and social impact.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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