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Recent Examples of toward Numerous other tech billionaires also put money towards opposing the measure. — Spencer Kimball,garrett Downs,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 Election Day is over, but the work continues in Fulton County as officials move toward verifying ballots and certifying the results of the November 3 general election. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 In California, voters pondered whether to approve a one-off 5% tax on individuals with more than $1 billion in assets, with most of the money raised going toward health care services. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026 James, whose office is geared toward civil litigation and consumer protection, has turned to outside counsel in the past to assist in investigations. — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
Preposition
  • 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
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Preposition
  • Although the Cabinet members’ wins add to a growing GOP tradition in Florida — a Democrat hasn’t won statewide in the Sunshine State since 2018 — Democrats on Tuesday won surprise victories in congress and the state legislature.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • While the drinks at Bastia, which are riffs on classic aperitivos and Italian-leaning cocktails, are excellent, cocktail lovers should pay a visit to Caletta, the hotel’s intimate 24-seat cocktail lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • Milei’s austerity drive has produced a rare budget surplus and slashed annual inflation from 200% to about 32%.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • At least two new incoming Democratic senators expressed some reservations Sunday about Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who's expected to be reelected to his post after leading his party back to the majority.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Preposition
  • The design is intended to address a major limitation of conventional factory automation.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The teams traded baskets throughout much of the second half before Arenas helped USC gain separation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026

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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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