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Synonyms for forward motion
for·ward mo·tion

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  1. progress, progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motionnoun

    the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

    Synonyms:
    rise, emanation, cash advance, progress, feeler, patterned advance, progression, improvement, advancement, approach, furtherance, advance, procession, betterment, overture, onward motion, promotion

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How to use forward motion in a sentence?

  1. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe:

    This announcement is forward motion that I'd like to welcome, but what's important is that this leads to complete, verifiable denuclearization. I want to emphasize this.

  2. The Security Council diplomat:

    Russia’s decision to join the effort or spoil forward motion will reveal much about Moscow’s longer term view, haley’s strong statement over the weekend brought needed urgency to her repeated calls for action. She knows that there is value in UN collaboration instead of each country gambling on its own hunches against North Korea’s bids and flinches.

  3. A Bartlett Giamatti:

    On a good day, I view the job of president as directing an orchestra. On the dark days, it is more like that of a clutch-engaging the engine to effect forward motion, while taking greater friction.

  4. Hillary Scott:

    Everything’s obviously always in forward motion, but since our first album we’ve not really given ourselves the gift of time, to just get in the room and write together until we feel like we have everything.

  5. Stan Shea:

    There are sharks that must continue swimming to be able to breathe, as they rely on the forward motion to keep water passing through their gill slits and get oxygen.


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