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adverb

ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)
Definition of forwardsnext
as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards

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forwards

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verb

present tense third-person singular of forward
as in encourages
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 forwards
Adverb
None of the Sparks’ starters, which consisted of guards Erica Wheeler, Ariel Atkins and Plum and forwards Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby, scored more than nine points individually. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 16 June 2026 While legendary forwards Luis Suárez and Edinson Cavani are no longer part of the national team setup, Uruguay remains one of the most talented squads in the Americas. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Verb
Former San Diego State forwards Yanni Wetzell and Angelo Chol are trying to change that. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2026 An email alias gives you another address that forwards to your inbox. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forwards
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards
  1. forward
  2. encourages
  3. along
  4. promotes
  5. onward
  6. cultivates
  7. advances
  8. nurtures
Adverb
  • The 6-foot-9 forward who signed a veteran minimum contract showed willingness to pick up opposing ball-handlers full court.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is moving forward with a $4 million investment to run an ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother after the video received fierce backlash.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of forward
Verb
  • Meta encourages its users to name their AIs—and encourages its AIs to think like humans.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Scott-Chandler says assistance will be available for those who qualify and encourages families not to hesitate to seek help.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of encourages
Adverb
  • Drake Maye, quarterback for the Patriots, has been further along in the league than his opponent.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Doctors point to how the body regulates its own temperature at night, and how a cozy pair of socks can nudge that process along.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of along
Verb
  • Massaging it into the scalp promotes growth (stimulating blood flow to the area is how the magic happens), while applying it through the lengths reduces breakage and smoothes each strand for a silky, frizz-free finish.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Dietary fiber helps add bulk to stool and promotes regular bowel movements.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of promotes
Adverb
  • From November onwards, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will get 15 hours of complimentary cloud streaming per month, while Game Pass Premium and Game Pass Essential will get ten and five respectively.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The companies expect to launch up to 50 low-Earth orbit satellites annually from 2028 onward.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of onward
Verb
  • In the sweeping farmlands near the Central Coast, a seed supplier that cultivates peppers, vegetables and fruit was hit with more than two dozen pesticide safety violations, some of them serious offenses that caused health or environmental hazards.
    — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Like all classic noirs, Frank cultivates a sweaty, visceral realism to the main character’s desire to have a better life at any cost.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultivates
Verb
  • Under a unified architecture, SpaceX could expand artificial intelligence, satellite, and data center operations, while Tesla advances autonomous robotaxis and humanoid robotics initiatives.
    — , CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Tesla and SpaceX CEO predicts that advances in robotics and space exploration could eventually make conventional money irrelevant.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of advances
Verb
  • The result is a shoe for everyone who nurtures, Saucony noted.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Additionally, an irrigation system that uses recycled water nurtures the lush tropical landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of nurtures

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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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