FORWARDS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

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adverb

ˈfȯr-wərdz

Definition of forwards

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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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

Pressing, intensity and verticality — getting the ball forwards quickly — are three key foundations of his philosophy and they have been repeated to the players. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Senior forwards Brady Strang, an all-conference honorable mention who had 12 goals and seven assists, and Jay Larson lead the offense. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forwards

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards

Adverb

By now the crowd was deafening and fans surged forward for a better view.

— Devinder Bains, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Season 2 jumps forward nine years, to a presidential assassination, military coups and an unstable state that changes hands many times in the months that follow.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of forward

Verb

Key Takeaways Eating three dates in the morning can support blood sugar and digestion throughout the day by providing fiber that slows the absorption of sugar and promotes regular bowel movements.

— Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
Living according to these rules holds up a divine standard for others to see and follow, which promotes harmony and order between people.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of promotes

Adverb

From their second year onward, the prizes shifted their focus to unusual but authentic research, both in response to criticism and to establish greater credibility.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
The rocket's core booster then continued onward to deliver Falcon Heavy's second stage equipped with Roman into space.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of onward

Verb

To avert future calamities, the forest outside Bordeaux must be thinned and its fire breaks widened, said Arthur Guérin-Turcq, a Sorbonne University geographer whose family cultivates pines near Le Porge.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of cultivates

Verb

If the tube is empty, the carousel advances to the next one; if it is loaded, the system waits for the robotic arm to retrieve the shuttlecock.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Eiren’s pick now advances to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will winnow submissions from countries around the world down to a shortlist of 15 films before narrowing to five nominees.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of advances

Verb

Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Parentheses, turning the inside of a sentence out and the outside in, ask readers to shuttle back and forth, exercising mental agility that nurtures a flexible set of thoughts and feelings.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026

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