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

But further into the foothills for places like Auburn, or further south towards Fresno, and low temps in the mid- to upper 70s won’t offer the same overnight relief. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Fauci asked as a burly officer marched the man through the main door of the building and toward a police van, his hands zip-tied behind him. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Vulture podcast critic Nicholas Quah rounds up the year’s best and most interesting podcasts, with an eye toward illustrating broader shifts in the new-media landscape. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

With filmmaking gaining a firm foothold in the state, suburbs like Naperville, Lisle and Long Grove have either put guardrails in place to protect their towns or are working toward that goal. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026