rearwards

Definition of rearwardsnext
plural of rearward

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rearwards
backs
Noun
  • The 24-year-old succeeds against all three levels of the pass defense, blocks well against defensive backs and even front-seven defenders and runs for yards off jet-motion touches, screens and downfield passes.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Sierra Canyon senior Brannon Martinsen opened up the game with back-to-back offensive put-backs, a trend of the first half.
    Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 25 Jan. 2026
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“Rearwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearwards. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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