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Synonyms

bring forward

British  

verb

  1. to present or introduce (a subject) for discussion

  2. accounting to transfer (a figure representing the sum of the figures on a page or in a column) to the top of the next page or column

  3. to move to an earlier time or date

    the kickoff has been brought forward to 2 p.m.
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While the central bank is not expected to tighten borrowing costs again when it meets Thursday, some analysts believe higher energy costs could encourage policymakers to bring forward its next hike to April.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Scotland's most popular music festival will bring forward the set time of their headliner so revellers can watch Scotland play in the World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Even so, the effect could be enough to bring forward the beginning of the next ice age.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025

The U.K. energy group pulled its application for permission to develop the project—called H2Teesside—on Monday, citing a plan to bring forward a data center that resulted in a conflict over the same land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Keeping noise down to a minimum, Cluny ordered his troops to bring forward the siege tower.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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