move forward

VERB

gain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve advance attain benefit boost build up collect earn expand get grow have improve increase make obtain pick up produce promote reach realize reap score secure

STRONG

accomplish ameliorate annex augment capture clear complete consummate enlarge enlist fulfill gather glean harvest land net overtake parlay perfect procure profit progress succeed

WEAK

bring in make a killing rack up win over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease demote depart destroy diminish discourage dissuade fail forfeit give in give up halt harm hinder hurt injure leave lessen lose lower miss prevent ruin spend stop surrender throw away weaken worsen yield

STRONG

free let go neglect plant release

WEAK

exhaust pass waste

VERB

step

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dance go down skip stride tiptoe tread walk

STRONG

advance ambulate ascend descend hoof it mince pace prance traipse trip troop

WEAK

go backward go forward go up move backward

Example Sentences

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"That is fair, so that our country can move forward."

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

"We'll become part of Scottish folklore as we move forward," he predicted.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Accuser Jessica Mann declined to move forward with the case against the former Hollywood producer after three prior trials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

SpaceX will move forward with its $60 billion acquisition of AI startup Cursor as Elon Musk’s company seeks a competitive edge against Anthropic and OpenAI after its Wall Street debut.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

But the metallic tracks made it easier to move forward, picking up the reflection of the flashlight.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

move forward

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