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
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
Chicago head coach Billy Donovan, saddled with far more guards than forwards on an imbalanced, rebuilding roster, has been compelled to give Buzelisan an extended run of late.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
But retaining two of the team’s most reliable veteran forwards seems like the ideal move considering this team needs more experience, not less.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Kreider hadn’t played yet in the tournament, but was needed with the number of forwards out.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Separately, the last week of geopolitical whiplash found a moment of calm, when the trio of US officials sat before a Saudi flag (with US Middle East Envoy Steven Witkoff on the far left) accepted Europe would be vital moving forwards.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
Chicago head coach Billy Donovan, saddled with far more guards than forwards on an imbalanced, rebuilding roster, has been compelled to give Buzelisan an extended run of late.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
But retaining two of the team’s most reliable veteran forwards seems like the ideal move considering this team needs more experience, not less.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Kreider hadn’t played yet in the tournament, but was needed with the number of forwards out.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
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Fast forward a few months later, LAROI made their relationship Instagram official with a birthday tribute to his sweetheart, posting a photo of them kissing.—
Maggie Ekberg,
SPIN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Desiree is exploring Charlotte and the Carolinas, and is looking forward to taking readers along for the ride.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 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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And as The Telepathy Tapes moves along, Dickens and her subjects’ claims become even further unmoored from any dock posts of common sense.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2025
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Numerous choices by Lim helped this along, as repeats were transposed up or down an octave, and tempos marked by extremes in contrast.—
Luke Schulze,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 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
Adverb
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Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, who probably bet his career on trading Dončić, was at the game from pregame warmups onward.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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From 1815 onward, a Romantic form of nationalism that imagined the nation as a cultural homeland took deep roots in German-speaking parts of Europe.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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 12 Mar. 2025.
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