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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Recent Examples of forwards

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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

Former San Diego State forwards Yanni Wetzell and Angelo Chol are trying to change that. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2026 An email alias gives you another address that forwards to your inbox. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forwards

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwards

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But two-way contract forward Keshad Johnson was available against the Nets after missing the Heat’s first three preseason games because of a right hamstring strain.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Anvary was tightlipped about whether the brand will continue to invest in microseries or more entertainment moving forward, saying executives want to see how the audience engages with this first attempt first.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of forward

Verb

Applied to a solo outing, that approach encourages diners to appreciate the meal in front of them instead of scrolling through their phones.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Jordan says a recent guideline change encourages doctors to diagnose and treat sooner based on symptoms.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of encourages

Verb

Knowing the exceptions are happening should be the first step toward addressing those exceptions in a way that supports caregiving staff and promotes quality service.

— Colin Conner II, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
To support that conclusion, Gates cites a demand in Washburn’s petition to CWP that would prohibit the council from doing any outreach that promotes the role of hunting in wildlife management fully six months before an election.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotes

Verb

In the sweeping farmlands near the Central Coast, a seed supplier that cultivates peppers, vegetables and fruit was hit with more than two dozen pesticide safety violations, some of them serious offenses that caused health or environmental hazards.

— Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Like all classic noirs, Frank cultivates a sweaty, visceral realism to the main character’s desire to have a better life at any cost.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cultivates

Verb

Here, the seller advances a sum of money to the buyer’s lender, which then reduces the buyer’s mortgage rate for a certain period, usually a year or two.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
High dynamic range, 4K finishing and temporal consistency remain significant challenges, even as Eyeline advances its own solutions.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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