in the direction of (something)
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: so as to be approaching : toward
The car was last seen headed in the direction of the stadium.
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There is currently an Earth-facing coronal hole on the sun — a large hole in its atmosphere where magnetic fields can escape — that is creating a fast-moving and turbulent stream of solar wind to move in the direction of Earth.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Separately, Amad had raised his middle finger in the direction of Garnacho during a packed elevator selfie with a couple of fans while Garnacho did the same to camera.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
This has implications for writing and also in the direction of actors — not serving the emotions on a plate.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Butler, 33, can be seen briefly blowing in the direction of the inquisitive bee, while Pascal, 50, swats at it.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Separately, Amad had raised his middle finger in the direction of Garnacho during a packed elevator selfie with a couple of fans while Garnacho did the same to camera.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
This has implications for writing and also in the direction of actors — not serving the emotions on a plate.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Butler, 33, can be seen briefly blowing in the direction of the inquisitive bee, while Pascal, 50, swats at it.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the direction of (something)
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“In the direction of (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20direction%20of%20%28something%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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