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Definition of forwardsnext
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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forwards

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verb

present tense third-person singular of forward

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Recent Examples of forwards
Adverb
Among the Samurai Blue’s biggest threats are forwards Ayase Ueda and Koki Ogawa, both of whom play in the Dutch top flight and have 26 international goals combined. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Sources close to Eccho and Night Train have noted the two companies will retain a working relationship going forwards, with Kloiber still in business with Serafin. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Scott Powers of The Athletic reported last week that forwards Oliver Moore and Sam Lafferty and defenseman Wyatt Kaiser are expected to play for the United States. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Portway said her outreach teams frequently visit encampments when the county forwards complaints to offer services. Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forwards
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
Adverb
  • Both teams were shorthanded, as Indiana star Aliyah Boston missed her first WNBA game due to a lower right leg injury, and Storm forward and leading scorer Dominique Malonga missed her first game this season due to a concussion.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2026
  • Some are friends who stood beside me through the AIDS crisis, others are carrying the torch forward with the new generation.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Responding to comments, asking for feedback, and giving shout-outs to active viewers fosters a sense of community and encourages continued engagement.
    Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
  • The moon in Taurus encourages you to go with the flow and stop forcing an outcome.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Adverb
  • Russian media indicated that the hovercraft was built to carry no more than 10 passengers but was transporting 18 people along with heavy equipment at the time of the incident.
    Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
  • Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.
    Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 May 2026
  • Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Adverb
  • There's a surge of momentum in your social life, Cancer, and in truth, this will continue onward for many weeks.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
  • Frequently overlooked by travelers headed onward to Chile’s wild extremes—like Patagonia and the Atacama Desert—this city of 7 million people really does deserve a few days of your time.
    Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.
    William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
  • Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • The winner advances to the Division 1 quarterfinals.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
  • Continue reading … RED STATE RUMBLE — Republican Ricketts wins GOP Primary in Nebraska, advances to key Senate showdown.
    , FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • That’s the true greatness of Free Comic Book Day, which now nurtures and expands upon the culture in which it was born.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Ultimately, leading with love or care in the workplace nurtures a culture of empathy, compassion, and authenticity, driving organizational success and fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among team members.
    Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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