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Recent Examples of toward Reflecting a broader shift toward community engagement in archaeology, the project seeks to deepen public understanding of the legacy of historic sites like the Varner-Hogg Plantation. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 11 Nov. 2026 But given the widespread discontent and overwhelmingly negative feedback pouring towards the committee, there was some small sliver of hope that the week two poll might address some of the issues. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026 Outdoor Veterans Day events could start with damp conditions, especially south of Houston and towards the coast. — Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2026 At the sound the buck stopped dead, and raised and turned his head toward us. — Angus Cameron, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
Preposition
  • Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
    — Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Preposition
  • Off property but on land, the hotel can help arrange zip-lining, an aerial tram ride, trips into town with stops at museums or for shopping and meals, and more.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Asphalt contractor Albert Santing, who has 28 years of experience in the industry, said the quieter operation improved working conditions on the Groningen project.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • Milei’s austerity drive has produced a rare budget surplus and slashed annual inflation from 200% to about 32%.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • At least two new incoming Democratic senators expressed some reservations Sunday about Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who's expected to be reelected to his post after leading his party back to the majority.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • The design is intended to address a major limitation of conventional factory automation.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The teams traded baskets throughout much of the second half before Arenas helped USC gain separation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026

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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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