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back and forth

[bak-uhn-fawrth, -fohrth, -uhnd-] / ˈbæk ənˈfɔrθ, -ˈfoʊrθ, -ənd- /
ADVERB
backward and forward
Synonyms
WEAK
alternating backwards and forwards from pillar to post from side to side in and out seesaw to and fro up and down vacillating

Example Sentences

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This week, Canva released an overhaul of its AI-driven platform that it said will allow users to design assets including marketing campaigns and pitch decks from scratch through a back-and-forth chatbot discussion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

After some back-and-forth in our conversation, Mr Explosive admits the Iranian government is indeed a "customer" of his company.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The back-and-forth over change and the status quo broke to the surface during last month’s housing forum in downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The back-and-forth on its own may not have been big enough news to influence the stock price.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The back-and-forth that occurred nearly every morning rose up yet again.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper