rearwards

plural of rearward

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rearwards
backs
Noun
  • Some can be seen with their hands tied behind their backs, kneeling with their heads touching the floor.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 6 June 2026
  • For starters, Chelsea has top-level wing backs which are difficult to find at the top of the game.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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“Rearwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearwards. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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