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1
as in back
toward the rear
looking backward, we could see the town receding in the distance
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2
as in down
toward the opposite direction
the loud noise prompted him to glance backward to see what was happening
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as in withdrawn
not comfortable around people
curiously, the quiet, backward man opened up when around other introverts
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Recent Examples of backward
Troy Renck, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
But after spinning his microphone stand and tossing it toward the audience, Joel then appeared to stumble and fall backward, landing on his side.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2025
There are no extra turns, backward movements, or skipping turns in this game.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
Hold the ball too long in the NFL and retreat backward and Sanders will spend Sundays in a blue tent with a red face.
—Troy Renck, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
But after spinning his microphone stand and tossing it toward the audience, Joel then appeared to stumble and fall backward, landing on his side.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The chest and head of Leo resemble a backward question mark, with the moderately bright star Regulus marking the heart of the big cat.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2025
There are no extra turns, backward movements, or skipping turns in this game.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backward
Adverb
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Hunt had previously played for the Chiefs for the 2017 and 2018 seasons but was cut when a video emerged online of the running back pushing and kicking a woman.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The duo will be escorted back by astronauts who flew up on a rescue mission on SpaceX in September alongside two empty seats reserved for Wilmore and Williams on the return leg.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Paired to a beautiful, matching bracelet and equipped also with rubber or black-lined grey alligator straps, the Overseas Ultra-Thin is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down in an instant.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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Mia Erickson Stevens was standing on a boardwalk at the park when an alligator began to sway, rhythmically bounce its head up and down and smack its jaws.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla shares reverse gains Tesla share prices have dropped for seven straight weeks, closing Friday 0.3% down at $262.67.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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The capital gains taxes will eat up any remaining equity after that reverse loan is paid.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nicky Jam has released his first project since facing stark backlash for his (withdrawn) endorsement of Donald Trump.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Children may express anxiety by becoming distant, withdrawn, agitated, upset, or avoiding social contact.8 4.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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As do the side vents, and the hood lines that start from the badge and flare outward and rearward, giving the front end more presence.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2024
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Looking rearward, especially for parking, was a challenge.—
Evan Williams,
Ars Technica,
18 July 2024
Adverb
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Wong reports that there were around 50 submissions received for the first edition of their animation section.—
Mathew Scott,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Mar. 2025
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In late spring to early summer when the plant is done blooming, prune the plant all the way around to keep it more compact and bushy.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Those directly involved, however, were never shy to say that Jones’ role and level of play proved critical for a group that went from one of the NFL’s worst to among its very best.—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2025
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An important late-season matchup is in store, as Brighton (43 points, 8th place) and Fulham (42 points, 9th place) sit only a few points shy of Nottingham Forest (48 points, 3rd place) in the Premier League table.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As always, Kylian Mbappe is the lone number 9 up front.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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On Friday, the Royals officially announced Alex Gordon as the lone inductee in the 2025 class.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Backward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backward. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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