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1
as in back
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part got rearward quarters aboard the ship

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2
as in backward
directed, turned, or done toward the back the tearful girl gave a rearward glance to her younger brother as she was being led down the street for her first day at school

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rearward

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adverb

variants also rearwards

rearward

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noun

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Recent Examples of rearward
Adjective
To get the shape just right, Mansory stripped the chassis down completely, removed all four of the standard doors, shifted the B-pillar rearward to make room for the new set and moved the hinges back a pillar. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023 Behind this, the Batur's long hood gives apparent proof that even fully electric Bentleys will keep the brand's distinctive cab-rearward stance. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 21 Aug. 2022
Adverb
The trail gave way, and my horse toppled over in a twisting, rearward somersault. Jim Carmichel, Outdoor Life, 5 June 2025 Tugging the stick rearward triggers manual upshifts, with a forward flick for downshifts, akin to motorsport gearboxes. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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 Looking rearward, especially for parking, was a challenge. Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 18 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for rearward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rearward
Adjective
  • There were no paper towels at the rear hand sink and hand sink at the beverage prep area.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The iX3 is extremely stiff, with the front and rear axles mounted to the battery pack.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And the trends have not been in favor of doing better, including uncertainty and backward steps from federal and state programs.
    Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Shift your weight between your forward and backward legs to move your hips forward and backward (as opposed to around).
    Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • One of these is Trent Alexander-Arnold but, as The Athletic has reported, a position change to midfield was not discussed in depth during the process of his transfer from Liverpool as Madrid saw him as one of the best right-backs in the world.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, the rust-tone orange is vibrant, and the strings on the back keep the cushions firmly in place.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some photographers flip this assumed authenticity on its head by reverse-engineering studios and sets to resemble homes.
    Megan Williams, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Today, that flow is in reverse.
    Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Rearward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearward. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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