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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Musketeers 6-foot-9 forward Zach Freemantle scored just five points, and guard Ryan Conwell had 12 points.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
After standard leak checks and umbilical connections, the crew opened the Dragon's forward hatch at 1:35 a.m. and floated into the space station.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
The trial board forwards its findings to the Lieutenant Colonel/Deputy Superintendent.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Star center Nikola Jokic, guard Jamal Murray, and forward Aaron Gordon have all landed on the injury report.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Musketeers 6-foot-9 forward Zach Freemantle scored just five points, and guard Ryan Conwell had 12 points.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Meanwhile, George Mason defeated No. 7 seed 80-65 before beating No. 6 seed Saint Joseph's 74-64 with 22 points, seven rebounds, and six assists from forward Jalen Haynes.
—Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
After standard leak checks and umbilical connections, the crew opened the Dragon's forward hatch at 1:35 a.m. and floated into the space station.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
The group’s recommendations will be forwarded to the Development Services Department and eventually the City Council.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
The trial board forwards its findings to the Lieutenant Colonel/Deputy Superintendent.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forward
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Garmin claims all features Connect users can currently access for free will remain free, but this marks a major — if predictable — change in the company’s strategy going forwards.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Brooklyn, which played without forwards Cam Johnson and Day’Ron Sharpe, suffered its fifth straight loss and fell to 23-50 this season.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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The perfumed notes are calibrated and restrained so that the blossoms underpin more familiar flavors like punchy, piney juniper and juicy pomelo peel.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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On stage at Chicago Shakespeare’s Yard theater, the familiar iconography of the jukebox musical, a venerable Anglo-American genre, is being rehearsed.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 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
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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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Cunard's Queen Anne cruise ship advised passengers to remain cautious while the ship passed through a piracy-prone area in Southeast Asia, according to a Thursday, March 13, TikTok.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The organization has become more cautious about backing properties that are underinsured, dilapidated, or lack sufficient reserves for maintenance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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On April 5, disenfranchised Americans are being encouraged to protest the Trump administration's policies as part of a national movement in myriad cities, hosted by a group of older Americans called Third Act.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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While some children have been exposed to its harmful gel through everyday play, a TikTok trend has made matters worse, encouraging kids to microwave the toy, sometimes with devastating consequences.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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From that point onward, the Blues couldn’t be stopped.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rental tenants want an experience, starting with curb appeal and continuing with their arrival into the building and going onward into the lobby, elevators, and hallways.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
18 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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Was proud of winning the school’s first district championship in 20 years.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the Pentagon's future stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, will have many of the same cutting edge technologies in advanced materials, AI, propulsion and stealth.—
TARA COPP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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For our advanced readers, take note that the resort offers heliskiing, whisking adrenaline seekers to trails only accessible from the sky.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forward. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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