FOREPART Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

forepart

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌpärt

Definition of forepart

as in front

a forward part or surface moved to the forepart of the machine to check the mechanism

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Recent Examples of forepart In addition to the Horween leather upper tanned in Chicago, each boot also features waxed cotton laces made in South Carolina and a Vibram rubber forepart and heel manufactured in Pennsylvania. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023 Three millimeters of extra padding in the footbed provide plenty of comfort, while a leather outsole with rubber in the forepart (the front portion of the sole) offers traction that prevents slips. — Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2020

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front

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The same gateway sits in front of Model Context Protocol servers, the standard way agents now discover and call tools.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Europeans will also be keen to put on a unified front publicly, particularly over defense spending, according to Franke.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

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