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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
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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
The dash is bare-bones metal with a few modern touches, such as the nine-inch touchscreen for the Rockford Fosgate audio, and a somewhat gimmicky 12-inch overhead split screen that gives three rearward views from external cameras.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2024
Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
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
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Adjective
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
Adverb
The driver gets an adjustable red bucket seat, while the passenger gets a black seat that is positioned slightly rearward.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
The dash is bare-bones metal with a few modern touches, such as the nine-inch touchscreen for the Rockford Fosgate audio, and a somewhat gimmicky 12-inch overhead split screen that gives three rearward views from external cameras.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2024
Noun
That transfer case looks and functions very similarly to that of a Mercedes-Benz Unimog’s portal axles, with an onboard air compressor to engage it and gears that send power up and over the middle axle to a propshaft that continues rearward.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rearward
Adjective
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Don't worry, Hyundai is launching a new line of N Performance parts, enabling buyers to swap on a positively massive rear wing that follows the trend of gooseneck mounting, a design popularized by modern GT racing.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Front and back seat room is spacious, with the ride particularly smooth for rear seat occupants.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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That mindset makes memory a forward-looking asset, not just a backward glance.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Mercury’s backward spin in Leo lasts from July 18th to August 11th and will stir the pot even more.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
18 July 2025
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At this point, the defensive back remains a free agent and seems motivated by his former team to get back out on the field and make an impact.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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From there, Glenn climbed the ladder, progressing from assistant defensive backs coach for the Browns to defensive backs coach for the Saints, to Lions’ defensive coordinator in 2021.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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Close to half are moving too slowly, and 18% are actually trending in reverse.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Criss then woke up and resisted police before allegedly putting the vehicle in reverse and ramming a police cruiser, Gallupe said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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“Rearward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearward. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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