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or towards
as in regarding
having to do with
didn't know what his attitude toward women in the military was
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Recent Examples of toward
Meanwhile Bloomberg reported that the EU was making progress toward a deal that would set a 15% tariff for most exports to the US.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
Two older Japanese couples wearing robes and rubber sandals walk toward me, their faces steaming pink in the rain.
—Rebecca Chace
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Massage Using your clean fingers, gently massage the area around your eyes to promote lymphatic drainage and reduce puffiness:
Start at the inner corners of your eyes near the bridge of your nose, then use light, sweeping motions to move outward toward the outer corners.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
The move toward universal eligibility was a priority of Gov. Mike Braun’s legislative agenda.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 25 July 2025
Two older Japanese couples wearing robes and rubber sandals walk toward me, their faces steaming pink in the rain.
—Rebecca Chace
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Massage Using your clean fingers, gently massage the area around your eyes to promote lymphatic drainage and reduce puffiness:
Start at the inner corners of your eyes near the bridge of your nose, then use light, sweeping motions to move outward toward the outer corners.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
The move toward universal eligibility was a priority of Gov. Mike Braun’s legislative agenda.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
Preposition
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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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
Preposition
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Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Antioch and Madison are among other locations In-N-Out has moved forward on.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Even Major League Baseball hopped on the trend at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, recreated the moment with a feminine version of the mascot.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
Preposition
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The chief is asking anyone with information about the incident to call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Here's everything to know about Chris Smith and his murder at the hands of his business partner.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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