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
• respecting
• with regard to
• touching
• as for
• in regard to
• as regards
• in view of
• in respect to
• as to
• as far as
• apropos of
• over
• apropos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of toward

But the revival is part of a national trend toward old-school testing methods like in-class pen-and-paper exams and oral tests to prevent AI use for assignments on laptops. —ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026

Inside, the home is designed around an open main living space that keeps sightlines toward the water and bridge. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026

On social media, make jokes that don’t follow logic or build toward a punch line, but rather rely on jump cuts and endless captions. —Emily Menez, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026

In December, Microsoft and Amazon pledged more than $50 billion toward India's cloud and AI infrastructure in under 24 hours. —Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026