: backward and forward
also
: between two places or persons
Examples of back-and-forth in a Sentence
Noun
after the usual back-and-forth of official gifts, the two leaders entered into a serious discussion
the others listened with relish to the back-and-forth between the two noted professors
Adverb
The chair rocked back and forth.
The children were shuttled back and forth between school and home.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Adidas Adidas said higher costs are likely for products in the US due to Trump’s back-and-forth tariff.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
After a year of back and forth, Wayne State rescinded her acceptance in 2023.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 15 May 2025
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Noun
What began as a back-and-forth battle quickly underscored how evenly matched the two teams are despite being at different stages.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Adidas Adidas said higher costs are likely for products in the US due to Trump’s back-and-forth tariff.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Adverb
Newsom’s administration has moved the target date for expansion back and forth in recent years.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
After a year of back and forth, Wayne State rescinded her acceptance in 2023.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 15 May 2025
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“Back-and-forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back-and-forth. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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