Synonyms of toward

toward

preposition

ˈtō-ərd 

variants or towards

as in regarding

having to do with

didn't know what his attitude toward women in the military was

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regarding
• on
• concerning
• about
• of
• with respect to
• respecting
• with regard to
• touching
• as for
• in regard to
• as regards
• in view of
• in respect to
• as to
• as far as
• apropos of
• over
• apropos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of toward

Even as summer temperatures linger, the rapid shift in solar luminosity signals a turn toward autumn. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The lack of pads, of course, should be factored in yet the offense has shown some success when running towards the left. — Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

Washington has won three straight and wants to shore up its playoff position as the season gets toward crunch time. — Torrey Hart, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Shots fired from the vehicle toward a group of people at the shop struck two men in their upper bodies, police have said. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026