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forwards

[fawr-werdz] / ˈfɔr wərdz /
ADVERB
ahead
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advanced along before earlier forward
STRONG
beforehand onward onwards
WEAK
advancing ante antecedently at an advantage at the head first fore foremost in the foreground in the lead leading on precedent precedently preceding previous progressing to the fore
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behind

Example Sentences

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He described the relative speeds of pandemic-era development as like "interstellar travelling -- inside, China had leapt forwards while outside, global carmakers lagged".

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Equally, beyond Russo, it is fair to point out Slegers rotates her forwards regularly and having quality options is crucial for success in modern football.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

But he asks if City's forwards could be a key factor.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

France are some outfit and no defender will be relishing seeing any of their forwards zig-zagging their way towards goal.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Late in the game, one of the North Atlanta forwards got loose with the ball on Zubaid’s side of the pitch, and Zubaid rushed upfield to defend.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John