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1
as in back
toward the rear
looking backward, we could see the town receding in the distance
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2
as in down
toward the opposite direction
the loud noise prompted him to glance backward to see what was happening
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as in withdrawn
not comfortable around people
curiously, the quiet, backward man opened up when around other introverts
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Recent Examples of backward
The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
In 2013, for instance, researchers designed a reusable dry adhesive inspired by the gecko's feet that easily stuck to smooth surfaces, adhering strongly when pushed forward and sliding off when pulled backward.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
Pair of Glasses Shemar Moore keeps it casual in a backward cap and unbuttoned shirt while on Jennifer Hudson's talk show in Burbank, California, on Jan. 23.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
Several times, a man climbs a tower of other men, then plummets backward into the arms of his brothers.
—The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
In 2013, for instance, researchers designed a reusable dry adhesive inspired by the gecko's feet that easily stuck to smooth surfaces, adhering strongly when pushed forward and sliding off when pulled backward.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
In the early hours of January 26, Chalamet was photographed arriving at the SNL after-party in a peak Gen-Z look, pairing baggy gray jeans with a studded belt, slim black sneakers, a large Yankees jacket, and a backward cap.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
Pair of Glasses Shemar Moore keeps it casual in a backward cap and unbuttoned shirt while on Jennifer Hudson's talk show in Burbank, California, on Jan. 23.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backward
Adverb
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But two-time national championship point guard Tristen Newton was welcomed back to Connecticut at the under-12 media timeout, earning a standing ovation.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2025
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In June 2023, Pope Francis was admitted back to the Gemelli University Hospital for abdominal surgery, according to Vatican News.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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That is down from January 26 to 28 when 49 percent of voters approved and 37 percent disapproved.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Battery storage, which allows solar and wind farms to feed power into the electric grid even when the sun is down or the wind isn’t blowing, also increased significantly.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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America has witnessed a reverse revolution over these last few weeks.—
Darren Soto,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2025
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Using TinEye, a reverse image search, Newsweek traced the image back to May 2024.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Steve Mariucci and the coaching staff didn’t seem to know what to make of Rice, who had become more temperamental and withdrawn.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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The expressions on these youthful figures are intent and heartfelt: obedient, frightened, absorbed, wary, withdrawn, cruel, proud, sly, or shy.—
Michael Bracewell,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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As do the side vents, and the hood lines that start from the badge and flare outward and rearward, giving the front end more presence.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2024
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Looking rearward, especially for parking, was a challenge.—
Evan Williams,
Ars Technica,
18 July 2024
Adverb
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Workers were informed about the buyouts during a meeting that lasted around 10 minutes on Monday, the report said.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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That’s why all of this is up in the air — and curious teams are undoubtedly sniffing around.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In all, just shy of 7,000 claims have been filed in the six weeks of the new year, or about 55% more than in the prior six-week period.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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But biodegradable straws made by Good Start Packaging cost just shy of three cents, Jacobus said.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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She was confirmed by a party line vote of 52-46, with a lone Democrat Sen. Jacky Rosen voting in favor of her confirmation.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The lone other investing startup on the list, Capitalize, is appearing for the second straight year after raising a $19 million Series B round in August.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Backward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backward. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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