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as in backward
directed, turned, or done toward the back
the tearful girl gave a rearward glance to her younger brother as she was being led down the street for her first day at school
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also rearwards
as in backwards
toward the rear
turned rearward for a moment, just for one final look at the haunting scene
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Recent Examples of rearward
Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Among advanced automotive safety systems, reverse cross-traffic alert with automatic emergency braking is designed to help prevent collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists in its rearward path it while backing out of a garage, driveway or parking space.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 7 Sep. 2023
The interior is spacious considering the low-slung body, with loads of room for the seats to recline rearward since there is no engine taking up space behind the driver.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 15 June 2023
Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 16 May 2022
The Urus's eight-speed gearbox has been recalibrated for Performante duty, and the all-wheel-drive system gets a different center differential that sends more torque rearward.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022
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Adjective
Driving it, there’s no rearward visibility, thanks to the snorkel plucked from the STO, so reversing requires camera reliance and a prayer.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Among advanced automotive safety systems, reverse cross-traffic alert with automatic emergency braking is designed to help prevent collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists in its rearward path it while backing out of a garage, driveway or parking space.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Adverb
The toe-control link is critical to achieving this, especially since the bushings allow the wheels to move rearward slightly to help absorb small, sharp bumps.
—Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 7 Sep. 2023
The interior is spacious considering the low-slung body, with loads of room for the seats to recline rearward since there is no engine taking up space behind the driver.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 15 June 2023
Noun
But the proportions have the classic long-hood, cab-rearward look.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 16 May 2022
The Urus's eight-speed gearbox has been recalibrated for Performante duty, and the all-wheel-drive system gets a different center differential that sends more torque rearward.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rearward
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The model is designed with a distinctive rear spoiler, front grille, headlights, and realistic interior details.Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Left of the kitchen is the primary suite, with windows and doors to the rear deck.Angela Serratore, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Nintendo still isn't ready to officially reveal any details about the Switch 2 (beyond a brief mention of backward compatibility in November).Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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First was the obvious recirculating backward ball to Hershfelt to ensure possession was retained.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Just ask these stars, all of whom struggled to produce against the All-Pro defensive back.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2025
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Photographer David Northall of the United Kingdom watched as the intrepid hunter grabbed the cape porcupine’s back right leg.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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Of course, this often happens in reverse, and negativity can spread across the internet, making life hard for all those involved.Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Before the center opened, Jala Wilson of Carbondale had spent over a year driving 100 miles a day to drop her son at child care, head to her nursing classes in the opposite direction, and then do it again in reverse at pickup time.ProPublica, ProPublica, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Rearward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearward. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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