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as in forwards
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
if you keep walking forward, you'll hit that wall
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as in familiar
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
a stranger so forward as to ask what medication he was taking and what it was for
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as in higher
being far along in development
the local citizenry's attitude toward racial equality was very forward for its time
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as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
she was forward enough to start investing in her retirement fund at the age of 18
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as in to encourage
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 forward
Colin Bedell, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
Flavor Flav is owning up to his mistakes — and moving forward.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Suwanna Gauntlett, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
With strong forward guidance for FY2025, FCX offers a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to copper’s rally.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
The company forwarded The Star’s request back to Dallas.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
With Venus now moving forward in Pisces, we’re invited to finalize what needs closure in our relationships — with grace, care, and, where possible, forgiveness.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
Flavor Flav is owning up to his mistakes — and moving forward.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
With forward thinking and decisive leadership, Cambodia can secure the next 40-70 years of its energy supply while maintaining the forests and not sacrificing the environment.
—Suwanna Gauntlett, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
With strong forward guidance for FY2025, FCX offers a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to copper’s rally.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Local Michigan forwards Elle Hartje, Abby Roque and Taylor Girard all started the game for the Sirens.
—Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
The company forwarded The Star’s request back to Dallas.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward
Adverb
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Soccer can be tedious to watch unless the midfielders and forwards have enough ability to overcome the sport’s stiff barriers against offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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There’s lane centering (although not quite autonomous highway driving in the UK), automatic emergency braking, and cross traffic systems that alert you when travelling forwards and apply brakes when reversing.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And then, aren’t cats emblematic of whatever is familiar but ultimately unknowable?—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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But if the screaming sirens and looming threats to life and property are familiar, this year is different, experts say, with fewer National Weather Service employees on the job because of layoffs by President Donald Trump and less data about weather approaching from the Great Plains states.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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For those who dream of catching the perfect wave just steps from their front door, the Cabo Real Surf Club is set to turn that fantasy into reality.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Khalil’s wife, Noor Abdalla, who is 8 months pregnant and due to deliver a son next month, sat in the front row of the gallery during the proceedings.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dawn Staley, who’s undefeated in NCAA finals, is cautious in taking that fact into consideration.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Be cautious about fertilizing, as nitrogen can interfere with blooming.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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To bring in more visitors, Katsuo-ji came up with a creative way to encourage tourists to engage with the Daruma dolls.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information is encouraged to call (410) 685-2022 or email mbelsky@sbwdlaw.com or cdickinson@sbwdlaw.com.—
Glynis Kazanjian,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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It was brought by Arizona State swimmer Grant House and Oregon (now TCU) basketball player Sedona Prince on behalf of a class of over 10,000 athletes who played NCAA Division-I sports from 2016 onward.—
Joe Sabin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Because from that moment onward there was no more joking between us.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
2 Apr. 2025
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If Holzhauer’s proud of his service and believe he’s earned the property tax exemption, then own it.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Mizrahi - What was the proudest moment of your career?—
Isaac Mizrahi,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, the drainage of lesions, their pain, and the smell that advanced lesions can produce additionally cause patients to modify their social lives and interactions with others.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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The F-16s, along with advanced avionics, radar and weaponry included in the deal, are a significant upgrade to the Philippine Air Force’s fighter fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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