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or sternwards
as in backwards
near, toward, or in the stern of a ship or the tail of an aircraft
a flight attendant hurried sternward to attend to the disturbance
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sternward
Adverb
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At a time when Arenado is scuffling and Willson Contreras (back spasms) has been unavailable, having Herrera’s thump from the right side has allowed the Cardinals’ lineup to remain versatile.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025 -
With the dysfunctional clan back at their dinner seats, the tactical team busts through the door.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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There’s a chance Moses’ play takes a meaningful step backward at age 34 and in a brand-new offense.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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What emerged from this great leap backward was a diverse efflorescence of art that directly addressed the very things the church ignored.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Also of note is the Dusk Bar, which sits aft on Deck 10 and is stocked with interesting spirits.—
David Swanson,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2024
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Bars and Restaurants The best seat in the house was aft, on the Lido deck, soaking up the Mediterranean sunshine with a flute of Champagne.—
Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Nov. 2023
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“Sternward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sternward. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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