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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
The disappointment is palpable in a team that won the World Series as recently as four years ago and has veteran skipper Brian Snitker, in the last year of his contract, looking toward retirement.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
The new approach enables us to direct capital toward countries with dependable trade agreements and stable domestic markets.
—Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Designed to manipulate the masses and unveil their true demonic nature, the song draws crowds toward Gwi-Ma’s deadly flames — nearly succeeding in their sinister plan until Rumi steps in to stop them.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 July 2025
Offsetting this--and addressed elsewhere and in need of careful monitoring--are Trump’s own discordant tendencies toward intervention in the form of tariffs, antitrust, and an affinity toward price regulation in entertainment and health care.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
The new approach enables us to direct capital toward countries with dependable trade agreements and stable domestic markets.
—Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Designed to manipulate the masses and unveil their true demonic nature, the song draws crowds toward Gwi-Ma’s deadly flames — nearly succeeding in their sinister plan until Rumi steps in to stop them.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 July 2025
Offsetting this--and addressed elsewhere and in need of careful monitoring--are Trump’s own discordant tendencies toward intervention in the form of tariffs, antitrust, and an affinity toward price regulation in entertainment and health care.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 1 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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Manager Craig Counsell believes Hodge will throw while on the IL, likely as soon as this weekend in New York, then begin the ramp-up process.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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The first time the house was shot was on New Year's Eve heading into 2024.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Preposition
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Over the more than two-hour video during a webinar, Malik responded to concerns about protesters possibly getting doxed, suspended and arrested.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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He was regularly asked about his access to national defense information, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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