forwards
adverb
for·wards
| \ ˈfȯr-wərdz
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Definition of forwards
: forward
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Synonyms for forwards
Synonyms
ahead, along, forth, forward, on, onward (also onwards)
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Examples of forwards in a Sentence
for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards
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In the main, spiky ideas—as well as people—slide backwards and forwards between Georgia and the world with an ease that would astound a Soviet time-traveller. — The Economist, "A culture clash in the Caucasus," 29 Aug. 2019 In the main, spiky ideas—as well as people—slide backwards and forwards between Georgia and the world with an ease that would astound a Soviet time-traveller. — The Economist, "A culture clash in the Caucasus," 31 Aug. 2019 The Coyotes currently have four assistant coaches under contract: Housley, John McLean (forwards/power play), Corey Schwab (goaltending) and Steve Peters (video). — Richard Morin, azcentral, "Scott Allen's future with Arizona Coyotes uncertain after stellar season," 2 July 2019 Market Reaction Initial reaction suggested the new tariff cut’s impact could still be mild, as the world’s two biggest economies moved a step forwards towards resolving their trade dispute. — Joanne Chiu, WSJ, "China’s Reduction of Auto Import Tariffs Steers Asia Stocks Lower," 23 May 2018 Heath led the Ghosts to a 66-61 victory against St. Joseph’s Prep in front of a packed crowd, which was treated to duels between two of the top forwards and top guards in the area. — Aaron Carter, Philly.com, "Robbie Heath's stock rises as Abington advances in PIAA state basketball playoffs," 15 Mar. 2018 Pysyk said active defensemen need to trust that forwards will help them defensively. — Matthew Defranks, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Panthers defensemen jump into offensive play in attempt to jumpstart scoring," 23 Dec. 2017 Four of the Flyers’ top forwards — Claude Giroux, Jake Voracek, Wayne Simmonds, and Sean Couturier — will not be playing in either of their split-squad exhibition games Wednesday against the New York Islanders. — Sam Carchidi, Philly.com, "Claude Giroux experiment on hold; Flyers set lineups for exhibitions," 20 Sep. 2017 Four of the Flyers’ top forwards — Claude Giroux, Jake Voracek, Wayne Simmonds, and Sean Couturier — will not play in either of their split-squad exhibition games Wednesday against the Islanders. — Sam Carchidi, Philly.com, "Flyers' Brandon Manning starting to make progress after surgery," 20 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'forwards.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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