variants
or sternwards
as in backwards
near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft
a flight attendant hurried sternward to attend to the disturbance
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sternward
Adverb
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In the loss to Metro-South, the Lakers trailed 4-1 after two periods and couldn’t come all the way back in the final frame.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025 -
The former Lakers and Pelicans point guard has had a long way back to being on the court.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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In 2013, for instance, researchers designed a reusable dry adhesive inspired by the gecko's feet that easily stuck to smooth surfaces, adhering strongly when pushed forward and sliding off when pulled backward.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
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Victims’ rights groups called it a step backward that will deter students from reporting assaults.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Also of note is the Dusk Bar, which sits aft on Deck 10 and is stocked with interesting spirits.—
David Swanson,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2024
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Bars and Restaurants The best seat in the house was aft, on the Lido deck, soaking up the Mediterranean sunshine with a flute of Champagne.—
Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Nov. 2023
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“Sternward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sternward. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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