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

But, from the start of the war, Netanyahu has obstructed any effort to set up a new Palestinian governing structure, because that would inevitably engage the Palestinian Authority, and would thus be a step toward eventual Palestinian independence. —Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025

The demolition, expected to begin in late spring, is another step toward construction of a new town complex, which will be shared with the trustee and township assessor, at 122 Huber Blvd. —Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025

The payments go toward helping phone and internet services, hospitals, libraries and schools. —Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025

The drone lifted off, chased down the convoy—and barreled toward a pickup truck whose bed was heavy with supplies. —David Axe, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025