forwards

1 of 2

adverb

for·wards ˈfȯr-wərdz

Synonyms of forwards

: forward

forwards

2 of 2

third person singular of forward entry 3

Synonyms of forwards

Relevance

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Examples of forwards in a Sentence

Adverb for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards

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Like Kaprizov and a slew of star forwards last season, Hughes and Makar could each be waiting for the other to sign first. — Michael Russo, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Of course, just because a timeframe hasn't been announced to the public, that doesn't mean there is no internal timeframe that can be brought forwards and backwards as necessary. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Starting forwards Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody sustained serious knee injuries earlier this year, and are expected to be out most of next season. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 Mitchell and Hopkins, both forwards, would likely go in the second round if they’re drafted. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forwards

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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forwards

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for·wards ˈfȯr-wərdz

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forwards

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