backwards

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“If you dove off a skyscraper backwards, that’s what it felt like for five seconds,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In France - one of a number of countries where genetic testing is illegal without a medical prescription due to privacy laws - the government has condemned the decision as "a step backwards".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Doncic nailed a step-back three from the top of the key, held his follow through and hopped backwards on one leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

They started 2024 less competitively and fell backwards again.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Fangburn, who was trying to extract a piece of elm branch from his Chief’s chest, leaped backwards in fright as Cluny’s eye snapped open inches from his own.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques