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
• with regard to
• respecting
• touching
• as for
• in regard to
• as regards
• in view of
• in respect to
• as respects
• as to
• as far as
• apropos of
• over
• apropos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of toward

The disappointment is palpable in a team that won the World Series as recently as four years ago and has veteran skipper Brian Snitker, in the last year of his contract, looking toward retirement. —Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025

The new approach enables us to direct capital toward countries with dependable trade agreements and stable domestic markets. —Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

Designed to manipulate the masses and unveil their true demonic nature, the song draws crowds toward Gwi-Ma’s deadly flames — nearly succeeding in their sinister plan until Rumi steps in to stop them. —Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 July 2025

Offsetting this--and addressed elsewhere and in need of careful monitoring--are Trump’s own discordant tendencies toward intervention in the form of tariffs, antitrust, and an affinity toward price regulation in entertainment and health care. —Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025