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 Rather than propagating vertically toward the electrodes, the dendrites spread horizontally inside the electrolyte. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Tired girl makeup is surging as Gen Z moves away from the flawless clean-girl standard and gravitates toward beauty that looks more lived-in. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The funding marks the first substantial philanthropic pledge toward the mayor’s plan, which city leaders hope to pay for by using a combination of tax dollars and charitable contributions. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Oklahoma power Jenks led Southlake Carroll 27-0 with five minutes remaining in the second quarter in what was trending toward a season-opening blowout. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 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
  • The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The drug, marketed as Bixlenvo, is aimed at patients whose virus is already under control but who remain on complicated treatment regimens.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of on
Preposition
  • Still, there’s something about going back to basics at the dawn of a new season that feels especially right.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of about
Preposition
  • Less than two weeks after the sudden death of her costar Hayden Panettiere, the Nashville actress posted an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton following the country superstar’s death on Tuesday.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Redmond noted that the retailer is also bringing in some K-beauty as part of the new assortment, and is increasing its penetration in hair care too.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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