variants
or frontwards
as in front
being at or in the forward part or surface of something
ship passengers in the frontward cabins were getting the worst of the rough seas
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
variants
or frontwards
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frontward
Adjective
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After talking with the 911 operator, the family ran out the front door.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026 -
First-responders were congregated inside the QuikTrip and outside its front doors when Williams returned to the parking lot, according to the lawsuit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Rockies have been humiliated before in their first home game, but never as badly as this.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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McKellen has mentioned the robe-ruiner before.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Competing bills moved forward in Congress.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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This year, Senegal boasts a strong roster, led by the star forward Sadio Mané.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Frontward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frontward. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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