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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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On 30 March, Jo Boydell, CEO of Travelodge, said: "We're working really really hard to make sure that we get this right going forwards."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The Sabres used No. 2 picks to add forwards Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel in 2014 and 2015, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In urging accusers to come forwards, the distict attorney's office said on Saturday: "Our specially trained prosecutors, investigators and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Mitchell has developed his side's attacking game to get his lethal backs on the ball more, but close to the tryline his forwards have remained near unstoppable.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The Escort came forwards to conduct him to Mr. Turner.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson