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having to do with
didn't know what his attitude toward women in the military was
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Recent Examples of toward
Bridgeman’s next shot went off a rock and bounced back toward the ocean.
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Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In a cruel world that isn’t always kind toward immigrants, those five minutes alone to breathe were self-preservation.
—David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
Ezzat is currently working toward a doctorate in educational leadership from National Louis University.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Balfe often felt a calling towards advocacy during her eight seasons on Outlander.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
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Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In a cruel world that isn’t always kind toward immigrants, those five minutes alone to breathe were self-preservation.
—David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
Ezzat is currently working toward a doctorate in educational leadership from National Louis University.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Balfe often felt a calling towards advocacy during her eight seasons on Outlander.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
Preposition
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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
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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Several Democratic lawmakers joined with Republicans on the Oversight panel to advance the contempt of Congress charges against the Clintons last month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kim Rosenstock, who wrote this episode of Love Story, had the framework of what the emotions were based on, but still had to come up with the substance of the fight.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Eight years ago, Anderson’s three new stepsons were all deep into the sport, so the former high school soccer player took it upon himself to learn as much about wrestling as possible.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The bank would only speak hypothetically about when the bank closes accounts and its reasons for closing accounts, citing bank privacy laws.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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The onboard casino is one of the most lively places on the ship, and there are lots of shops onboard to spend your winnings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Groceries and warehouse clubs like Sam’s and Costco do flawlessly what many of us struggle to do at home — roast a whole chicken to golden-brown perfection on a rotating spit so that every morsel is cooked evenly and deliciously tender.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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