Synonyms of toward

toward

preposition

ˈtō-ərd 

variants or towards

as in regarding

having to do with

didn't know what his attitude toward women in the military was

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regarding
• on
• concerning
• about
• of
• with respect to
• with regard to
• respecting
• touching
• as for
• in regard to
• as regards
• in view of
• in respect to
• as respects
• as to
• as far as
• apropos of
• over
• apropos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of toward

With evolving attitudes toward drug policy, particularly the legalization and normalization of cannabis, businesses must acknowledge that past drug convictions do not equate to an inability to succeed professionally. —Summer Westerbur, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025

The Fix Our Forests Act already passed the House in one of the first moves of the 119th Congress, a major step toward fostering healthier forests and reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. —Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025

The animal leaped over the barriers toward the audience who was seated to watch the first bullfight at the 2025 Anniversary Fair on Jan. 19, ABC News reported. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025

Workplace trainings the company is planning to phase out help ensure supervisors and staff understand their legal requirements and expected behavior toward colleagues, according to the attorneys general. —Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025