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as in back
toward the rear
looking backward, we could see the town receding in the distance
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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as in withdrawn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
Andrew Johnston, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
The felony suspect then tried to kick him again but missed and fell backward, which allowed Bissonnette to flee to a nearby business, court documents detailed.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Defensive lineman Jack Barton recovered a backward pass to get the ball back, and Fagnano threw a perfect pass to Shamar Porter for a 21-yard go-ahead touchdown, putting the Huskies ahead 24-23.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Nov. 2024
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Jackson went untouched after the pick, high-stepping from the 20 before turning at the 2 and walking into the end zone backward.
—Andrew Johnston, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
The felony suspect then tried to kick him again but missed and fell backward, which allowed Bissonnette to flee to a nearby business, court documents detailed.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
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Moscow's bigger army is slowly pushing Ukraine's forces backward in the eastern Donetsk region, while Ukrainian civilians are being maimed and killed by Russian drones and missiles often fired from inside Russia.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Defensive lineman Jack Barton recovered a backward pass to get the ball back, and Fagnano threw a perfect pass to Shamar Porter for a 21-yard go-ahead touchdown, putting the Huskies ahead 24-23.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backward
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In November, the pendulum swung back to the right a bit.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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McCoy resents being put in the position of scaling back care that her patient needs because an insurer is refusing to pay.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Wilson again sought out Napoletano, tracking her down in Washington.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The survey found that respondents expected to spend a little less on gifts this year – down about 3% year over year.Melissa Repko, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Programs like reverse mentorship might evolve into more dynamic, multidirectional exchanges.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Cass holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering and has a background in reverse engineering in the automotive industry.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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But the film doesn’t glamorize Callas, and instead portrays her as sad and withdrawn.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Think of how the finale opening dwells on Georgie never getting a handshake this season — Paul left her hanging twice with an extended, and then a withdrawn, hand!Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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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
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One of the most strategic moves a pharmaceutical company can make is to establish an evidence generation plan (EGP) early in the asset life cycle—ideally around phase one.Nida Khan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The entire repair process of a single broken cup, which ends with the application of the lacquer, takes around three months.Maria Yagoda, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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In its third-quarter earnings report in October, Tesla reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 8%, which fell just shy of estimates.Lora Kolodny,Ari Levy, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Billy Wagner, who finished five votes shy of entering the Hall, also returns to the ballot this year.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Such a leader should have a strong grasp of the challenges faced by innovators who often operate outside traditional corporate structures, from small startups to lone inventors in garages or co-working spaces.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Soto had notably not developed that kind of relationship with Hal Steinbrenner in his lone season across town, leaving open the chance for Cohen or another owner to court him this winter.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Backward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backward. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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