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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as in withdrawn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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The Women Who Are Reinventing R&B A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past.
—Adam Bradley D’angelo Lovell Williams Milton David Dixon Iii, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
Pair of Glasses Shemar Moore keeps it casual in a backward cap and unbuttoned shirt while on Jennifer Hudson's talk show in Burbank, California, on Jan. 23.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
As four of them step backward, two popular tunes return and become bestsellers once more.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The Women Who Are Reinventing R&B A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past.
—Adam Bradley D’angelo Lovell Williams Milton David Dixon Iii, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
In the early hours of January 26, Chalamet was photographed arriving at the SNL after-party in a peak Gen-Z look, pairing baggy gray jeans with a studded belt, slim black sneakers, a large Yankees jacket, and a backward cap.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
Pair of Glasses Shemar Moore keeps it casual in a backward cap and unbuttoned shirt while on Jennifer Hudson's talk show in Burbank, California, on Jan. 23.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backward
Adverb
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Following the second sighting, the seal was taken to the Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Clinic, which treats sick or injured marine wildlife and prepares them to be released back into the water.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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In June 2023, Pope Francis was admitted back to the Gemelli University Hospital for abdominal surgery, according to Vatican News.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Tennessee was down by 16 against Vanderbilt last time out, but forged a furious comeback behind Zakai Zeigler and Chaz Lanier.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Rear cargo space is not class leading, merely acceptable, with 435 liters and 1,410 liters with the rear seats down.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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One year, the Academy decided to call the names in reverse alphabetical order and begin with Zimmer.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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Three minutes later, his twisting reverse layup made it 69-59.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Solitary, eccentric, shrouded in a mystical melancholy, Joakim fights for his farm and leads a withdrawn life, with only his pets and a neighbor for company; a Slovak immigrant who also lives ostracized, as an outsider.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Hong’s withdrawn gaze is interrupted by sudden movements, like pans across space and crash zooms into ongoing conversations.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 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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Workers were informed about the buyouts during a meeting that lasted around 10 minutes on Monday, the report said.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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That’s why all of this is up in the air — and curious teams are undoubtedly sniffing around.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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They may be drawn to partners who provide excitement but shy away from relationships that require effort, compromise or emotional depth.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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And some shy away from expressing controversial takes — even anonymously.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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She was confirmed by a party line vote of 52-46, with a lone Democrat Sen. Jacky Rosen voting in favor of her confirmation.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The lone other investing startup on the list, Capitalize, is appearing for the second straight year after raising a $19 million Series B round in August.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Backward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backward. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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