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

Taken together, these steps shift the focus away from finding a single product or intervention and toward the overall conditions surrounding sleep. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Bean continued advancing toward him, and Oxendine then opened fire two to three more times, according to the warrant. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Leading experts in cancer research reflected on the significant strides made in tackling the disease, along with the work that remains to be done toward finding a cure, at the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum in New York on Thursday. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

According to the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife, armadillos aren't aggressive toward people or other wildlife but may bite or scratch if handled. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026