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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
Pressing, intensity and verticality — getting the ball forwards quickly — are three key foundations of his philosophy and they have been repeated to the players. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Senior forwards Brady Strang, an all-conference honorable mention who had 12 goals and seven assists, and Jay Larson lead the offense. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 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
  • Researchers have developed a new vision algorithm that lets humanoid robots perceive depth more like humans, using two forward-facing eyes.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • While keeping your knees slightly bent, hinge forward from your hips and lower the band.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of forward
Verb
  • This math subtraction worksheet encourages kids to cross out shapes to solve single-digit problems.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Stoddard encourages clients to try new coping tools during low-stakes moments, when their emotions are relatively mellow.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of encourages
Adverb
  • At the same time, Tempo cruised along, still far off the pace.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • To maintain his grip on power, Trump needs to inspire Latinos to stand by him, vote for his agenda and urge others to follow along.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of along
Verb
  • The essence has a high concentration of PDRN, which promotes cellular repair and collagen production, plus niacinamide and copper peptides to leave your skin firmer and smoother.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • These include blocks on nighttime use, daily time limits and stronger content controls to guard against bullying and content that promotes eating disorders.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of promotes
Adverb
  • The team’s form picked up spectacularly from December onwards, losing only five of their final 25 Premier League matches.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In practice, the Mughals in India, from the 15th century onward, had a rich tradition of landscaping and building waterfront and palace gardens, modeling themselves after heavenly authority and their cities after the heavenly garden.
    — Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of onward
Verb
  • To avert future calamities, the forest outside Bordeaux must be thinned and its fire breaks widened, said Arthur Guérin-Turcq, a Sorbonne University geographer whose family cultivates pines near Le Porge.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In 1840, shade-loving Croomia, which cultivates flowers on the underside of its leaves, was included as a native species.
    — Candace Barone, Florida Times-Union, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivates
Verb
  • Eiren’s pick now advances to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will winnow submissions from countries around the world down to a shortlist of 15 films before narrowing to five nominees.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The board’s vote advances the proposal and allows Port officials to continue working on agreements with the Plaza owners.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of advances
Verb
  • Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Parentheses, turning the inside of a sentence out and the outside in, ask readers to shuttle back and forth, exercising mental agility that nurtures a flexible set of thoughts and feelings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwards. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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