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or backwards
1
as in back
toward the rear
looking backward, we could see the town receding in the distance
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2
as in down
toward the opposite direction
the loud noise prompted him to glance backward to see what was happening
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as in withdrawn
not comfortable around people
curiously, the quiet, backward man opened up when around other introverts
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Recent Examples of backward
Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Trump, please turn it inside out and backward.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Danielle Zickl, Outside, 20 Aug. 2025
The backward glance stretched wide.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
Her backwards home life seems more provincial and punishing than ever, the clanking metal door in front of their house more and more like a cage.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Trump, please turn it inside out and backward.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Your Quads Get More Support This is because the toe-to-heel movement of your feet during backward walking (as opposed to the heel-to-toe movement of forward walking) engages your quads.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 20 Aug. 2025
The backward glance stretched wide.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backward
Adverb
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California’s legal fight to get those funds back–which hadn’t been spent–will take months if not years to resolve.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Inflation has ticked up in recent months, rekindling price concerns that stretch back to a pandemic-era explosion of household costs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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On fourth down, Chargers quarterback Corin Berry evaded multiple Corona del Mar tacklers and scrambled for positive yardage, but was tackled short of the first down by Scott Anderson to give the Sea Kings the ball to close out the game.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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On the crucial fourth down, Mission Bay handed the ball to Jevyn Higman, who’d bounced it to the outside for a 43-yard score.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Do a reverse image search of the pet's photo and search for a distinctive phrase in the description.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The moves come following completion of Blue Ant’s reverse takeover transaction and Toronto Stock Exchange listing.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Set in Taiwan in 1988, Girl revolves around Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn girl, growing up in silent gloom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, further discussions were heated, with no resolve, just more withdrawn behavior while the communications continued.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Each is wrapped in graceful exterior lines and curves that sweep rearward from a massive hood that evokes a classic Jaguar XKE from the 1960’s.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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As do the side vents, and the hood lines that start from the badge and flare outward and rearward, giving the front end more presence.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2024
Adverb
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Bocharov Ruchey, the Russian president's summer residence, is located in the Tsentralny district in the northwest of Sochi, around 17 miles from the international airport.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, Kansas City’s temperatures are typically around 82 degrees this time of year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Playmakers available, underused Through eight quarters of Fitch’s offense, the 49ers haven’t been shy to spread the ball around.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Maddie is a great vegetarian chef, but has always been too shy to cook in front of an audience.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And his lone Royals appearance was a spot start that lasted 2 ⅔ innings.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The City Council ultimately voted 5-1 to deny the appeal, with lone opposition from Council Member Doug Taylor.—
Rose Evans
September 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Backward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backward. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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