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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
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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But a reoccurring point of friction and, really, anger on my part is over the dishwashing and laundry at our house.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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Athletes and their fans, celebrities on a shoot or on tour, artists in town for Expo, business travelers, quiet-luxury weekenders, and smartly dressed families book well in advance to secure one of the few rooms (192 isn’t very many for such a tall building).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 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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Because the crash happened not far from one of the department’s precincts, officers on routine patrol were able to get to the scene almost immediately, Chatham County police said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the courtroom will be parents and families from across the US who say their children were harmed — or even died — as a result of social media.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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