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
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of toward
Still, these indictments are a necessary and important step toward accountability.
—
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
Ninety-two percent of NYU employees’ total campaign contributions between 2023 and 2024 went toward Democratic organizations, according to an analysis by the Washington Square News, NYU’s student newspaper.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Many Trump supporters have harbored anger toward Pence for certifying the 2020 presidential election that Trump attempted to overturn following his loss to Joe Biden.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
The flavors lean more toward the classics, rather than any adventurous combinations, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for toward
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
Ninety-two percent of NYU employees’ total campaign contributions between 2023 and 2024 went toward Democratic organizations, according to an analysis by the Washington Square News, NYU’s student newspaper.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Many Trump supporters have harbored anger toward Pence for certifying the 2020 presidential election that Trump attempted to overturn following his loss to Joe Biden.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
The flavors lean more toward the classics, rather than any adventurous combinations, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for toward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
Preposition
-
The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
-
Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Preposition
-
The ultimate facsimile of the invigorating classic is on heavy rotation at Stella.—
Brad Japhe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
-
Patton says a proper tour is on hold until after the school year.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2025
Preposition
-
The trail workers also maintain campsites, educate campers about fire safety and douse campfires that are left smoldering.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
-
The terminations, which were part of a broader push to cut federal bureaucracy and spending, have left federal workers bewildered and worried about the future of public lands.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC News,
21 Feb. 2025
Articles Related to toward
Cite this Entry
“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share