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or towards
as in regarding
having to do with
didn't know what his attitude toward women in the military was
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Recent Examples of toward
The next inning, the Rays’ Ben Williamson hit a two-out single to Tucker in right field, and Tampa’s Jonathan Aranda darted around third toward home.
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Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Security lines moved smoothly and fans would head toward the concession trucks, offering $11 slices and $7 water.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
And Tuchel has picked a squad that looks more aimed towards a physical style and set pieces.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026
What began as a gathering outside Union Station soon evolved into a march toward Washington Square Park.
—J.m. Banks
june 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
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Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Security lines moved smoothly and fans would head toward the concession trucks, offering $11 slices and $7 water.
—Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
And Tuchel has picked a squad that looks more aimed towards a physical style and set pieces.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026
What began as a gathering outside Union Station soon evolved into a march toward Washington Square Park.
—J.m. Banks
june 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
Preposition
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Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Ariana Grande was crystal clear in the White House’s comments section on TikTok.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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As recently as February 2026 and May 2025, the public Santa Clara County’s health department has warned about potential exposure to measles after people with the virus passed through public places.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The wreck happened as crews headed to a structure fire, but few details about what led to the crash were available Saturday.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
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As questions swirl about James’ future, ESPN reported that James representatives and the Lakers are engaged in talks the structure of a new contract.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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And Kemp shed his vow of neutrality to back the lieutenant governor just two days before the runoff.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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