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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
Celebrini was one of five alternate captains the Sharks had this past season, joining defensemen Mario Ferraro and forwards Barclay Goodrow, Tyler Toffoli and Alexander Wennberg. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 27 June 2026 The three players who the Bucks would reportedly like to attach to Antetokounmpo in a trade to get off their salaries are center Myles Turner, and/or forwards Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis. — Anthony Chiang june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 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 City of Ripon is moving forward with an ordinance aimed at protecting an endangered species by prohibiting people from feeding feral cats and stray animals on public property.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • McAtee also created a chance for himself, winning possession in midfield before driving forward and seeing a shot deflected wide.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of forward
Verb
  • Forbes Travel Guide’s second annual Edge List encourages discovery beyond the well-trodden path.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • If parents need to contact their students, each district encourages them to reach out to the school’s office.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of encourages
Adverb
  • Payton has talked routinely in camp about Coleman being further along than other first-year backs in his ability to grasp pass-protection responsibilities.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • One White House official also said in a declaration that the construction is simply too far along for the project to be safely stopped.
    — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of along
Verb
  • An adult user usually has a preferred seat height that promotes comfort and security.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Eli Lilly is also suing Aesthetic Envy, a California med spa that promotes retatrutide, and Striker Pharmacy, which has made a version of the experimental drug.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of promotes
Adverb
  • BloombergNEF expects that poor countries’ share of solar deployment will start growing again from this year onward.
    — Akshat Rathi, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Offering an incredibly detailed snapshot of upper-class life in Istanbul from the 1970s onwards, Pamuk has successfully created one of the most moving exhibitions to date—a real highlight of the city.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of onward
Verb
  • 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
  • This program cultivates leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, offering valuable work experience and income.
    — Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivates
Verb
  • Today’s darling, the new CCGT1, advances the formula with a new transmission technology called Koenigsegg Sequential Shift.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Academy Museum Gala advances the museum’s mission to celebrate and preserve cinema.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of advances
Verb
  • His son, Lloyd, nurtures Reddmare, and Lloyd’s son, Dwayne, rides Reddmare’s colt, O’Boy.
    — Deborah Johnson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Sam is smart about his feelings, but has a kind energy that nurtures others with empathy and food.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
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