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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
Go with the flow, but not toward the beach:
Trying to swim directly toward the beach when caught in a rip current is futile and exhausting.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
If your aromatic vibe leans toward fresh, green, and sweet, this is a winner on and off the course.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
But the new work marks a step toward changing that.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
Lifting sanctions was the first pivotal step toward a stable, fruitful post-Assad transition in Syria.
—Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
If your aromatic vibe leans toward fresh, green, and sweet, this is a winner on and off the course.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
But the new work marks a step toward changing that.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
Lifting sanctions was the first pivotal step toward a stable, fruitful post-Assad transition in Syria.
—Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
Preposition
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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
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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
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The birds' droppings end up on the ground and windows below, creating an ugly scene for staff, branch patrons and passersby walking in the River Market District.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Avengers: Secret Wars, for which a debut had been planned on May 7, 2027, will be available on Dec. 17, 2027.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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The song, about a girl known as Sloopy from a rough part of town, has become synonymous with Ohio State University, where the marching band first played it during a Buckeyes football game in 1965.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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What did Thibodeau like most about his new-look starting five?—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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