variants
or towards
as in regarding
having to do with
didn't know what his attitude toward women in the military was
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Recent Examples of toward
But soon, that casual conversation takes a sharp turn toward money.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
In the ensuing years, as part of her own therapeutic journey toward peace (and even love again), Wilkins says she’s learned an important lesson.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The pair, who are reportedly now moving towards a divorce, are worth a lot of money together and separately.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2025
No one wants to see a blunder lead to a nuclear catastrophe on the long journey towards a more secure world — without nuclear weapons.
—Ernest J. Moniz, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
In the ensuing years, as part of her own therapeutic journey toward peace (and even love again), Wilkins says she’s learned an important lesson.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The pair, who are reportedly now moving towards a divorce, are worth a lot of money together and separately.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2025
No one wants to see a blunder lead to a nuclear catastrophe on the long journey towards a more secure world — without nuclear weapons.
—Ernest J. Moniz, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
Preposition
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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In Thursday’s indictment, federal investigators accused Rozier and other defendants of breaking the law by exploiting private information about players to win bets on NBA games.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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When Alejandro Balde pushes up from left-back, Girona have a three-on-three situation, which ends in a last-ditch Kounde block in the penalty area.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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However, an insider has made a bold claim about their chances.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In Thursday’s indictment, federal investigators accused Rozier and other defendants of breaking the law by exploiting private information about players to win bets on NBA games.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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