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

The major issue is that while the idea looks good on paper, that doesn't necessarily mean it could be applied toward a practical warp drive technology any time soon. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

The money, typically $1,000 each, could go toward something important to a student’s life, such as utility bills or a new laptop. — Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

That means moving beyond extraction toward processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and the jobs that can come with them. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026

View this Trade on OptionsPlay for Updated Pricing Summary Salesforce delivered one of its strongest quarters ever in August, then followed it with a Dreamforce event that pulled six analysts toward a $300 price target. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026