toward

preposition

ˈtō-ərd How to pronounce toward (audio)
variants or towards
Definition of towardnext
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 Those technologies and others have been proven to save lives and prevent crashes, but more basic features like air bags, anti-lock brakes and automatic headlights go a long way toward keeping your young driver safe. — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 3 July 2026 The findings have not yet been peer-reviewed, but scientists say the work represents an important step toward understanding the basic building blocks of life and developing new technologies that could one day be used in medicine. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 By approval of the consent agenda, commissioners approved the local government putting $150,000 toward helping to open the store. — Sofi Zeman july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 On the National Mall this week, Freedom 250 signs pointed visitors toward temporary state pavilions, a Ferris wheel and mobile, transitory history exhibits. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for toward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
  1. on
  2. about
  3. of
Preposition
  • Before the World Cup, Dioz provided employee uniforms for events including Super Bowl LIX and Copa America, which may have given it a leg up on the FIFA contact.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Fox News Digital has reached out to the University of Minnesota research team for comment on the matter.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of on
Preposition
  • There’s been a lot of discussion about HBO’s decision to hold House of the Dragon’s second season to eight episodes.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • There generally is no need to proceed with more intensive cardiac screening tests that people hear about for athletes at the professional or high-level collegiate sports level.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of about
Preposition
  • Her exit may spur questions about CNN’s next steps as Paramount moves to finalize its acquisition of its corporate parent.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 July 2026
  • Those groups also have lower access to drugs that can stop the transmission of HIV.
    — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of of

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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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