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

Testing the Bulava missile The Russian Defense Ministry said the crew launched the Bulava missile toward the Chizha test range in the Arkhangelsk region. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

The findings are a first step toward a formal rate-setting process, which would need to consider infrastructure needs alongside affordability for residents. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Some of SpaceX’s other competitors, such as Blue Origin, pivoted toward suborbital space tourism. — Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

The alleged victim began to run toward the gas pumps as the suspect continued to shoot toward him before getting into the back of the Nissan that drove away. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026