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 backward-looking sound sometimes pushes the band toward exciting switch-ups. — Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026

On Monday, as CJP representatives held an initial round of talks with a senior government official, police used batons and tear gas in an attempt to stop demonstrators from marching toward the parliament. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 24 July 2026

Crowdfunding campaigns on social media brought in enormous sums from around the world, and much of it went toward the purchase of drones on the open market. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Fortunately for Kansas City, a Dallas judge approved Rice’s request to receive therapy on his knee during the sentence, which helped put him on track toward full clearance for training camp. — Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026