toward

preposition

ˈtō-ərd How to pronounce toward (audio)
variants or towards
Definition of towardnext
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 The backward-looking sound sometimes pushes the band toward exciting switch-ups. — Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026 On Monday, as CJP representatives held an initial round of talks with a senior government official, police used batons and tear gas in an attempt to stop demonstrators from marching toward the parliament. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 24 July 2026 Crowdfunding campaigns on social media brought in enormous sums from around the world, and much of it went toward the purchase of drones on the open market. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Fortunately for Kansas City, a Dallas judge approved Rice’s request to receive therapy on his knee during the sentence, which helped put him on track toward full clearance for training camp. — Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for toward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
  1. regarding
  2. on
  3. about
  4. of
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
Definition of regarding
Preposition
  • Adam Dietz, PhD, is a philosopher-writer, broadcaster, and podcaster focused on wisdom as a lived practice.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026
  • The Herald reported Whitaker’s statement on July 17 in a story that first disclosed the GMCVB’s ticket gift to Rodriguez through the commissioner’s political action committee, A Bolder Florida.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of on
Preposition
  • But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Washington — The Federal Reserve has remained mum about interest rates as inflation concerns have heightened, leading to confusion about the state of the US economy.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of about
Preposition
  • The head of Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, has said the agency is putting up 6 miles (10 kilometers) of wall a week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Too much cushioning can sap energy, affect movement and even increase the risk of injury.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of of

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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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