forwards

adverb

for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

Examples of forwards in a Sentence

for every step that her campaign takes forwards, it seems to take two backwards
Recent Examples on the Web With leading scorer Boogie Ellis and forwards DJ Rodman and Joshua Morgan out of eligibility, the Trojans could lose their top nine players if Collier leaves. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024 For now, Graf joins a group of prospects like forwards Will Smith, Quentin Musty, David Edstrom, and Filip Bystedt, and defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin, Thrun, and Luca Cagnoni, all brought in on Grier’s watch. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024 The loss of Monk comes as a huge blow to a Kings team that is already missing guard Kevin Huerter (shoulder) and forwards Trey Lyles (knee) and Sasha Veznekov (ankle). Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 30 Mar. 2024 From 2016-2019, midfielder Jess Fishlock won the award twice followed by forwards Bethany Balcer and Megan Rapinoe each winning the award once. Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024 The Avs have six forwards who have played in at least 15 of the 20 games who have scored two goals or fewer. Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2024 Even if other teams tout star forwards like Jackson, who had 18 rebounds and 10 points against the Trojans, USC draws confidence from its one-two post punch of Akunwafo and Rayah Marshall. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024 Sam Bennett probably isn’t the first name that comes to mind when thinking of key Florida Panthers forwards. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2024 The Sharks have re-stocked the cupboards in recent years by drafting forwards Will Smith, Quentin Musty, Filip Bystedt, and William Eklund, and adding 23-and-under defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin, Henry Thrun and Jack Thompson via trade. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forwards was in the 15th century

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“Forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forwards. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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forwards

adverb
for·​wards ˈfȯr-wərdz How to pronounce forwards (audio)

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