along toward

ADJECTIVE

near

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjacent adjoining immediate nearby neighboring warm

STRONG

abutting bordering burning close nigh ready touching

WEAK

abreast alongside approximal around at close quarters available beside close shave close-at-hand close-by conterminous contiguous convenient hair's breadth handy in close proximity near-at-hand next door not remote practically proximal proximate side-by-side vincinal within stone's throw

Antonyms

STRONGEST

away detached distant far faraway separate

STRONG

cool

WEAK

deferred expired gone past postponed remote unfamiliar

Example Sentences

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But even Lincoln ends up being pushed along toward a more hard-line stance.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2025

Houston: The Cougars have been rolling right along toward March with the kind of defensive efficiency that can make offensive possessions an adventure for opponents.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2023

“I’m struggling with what to say because we’ve been promised a trade deal several times before, although we seem to be further along toward an agreement this time,” he said.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2019

After all, we’re moving swiftly along toward the semifinals and finals and any of the contestants still standing could conceivably take the win.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2015

When we reached the waterfront, I saw the old dockmaster coming along toward us, the smoke from his pipe trailing behind him like a dirty veil, and I hurried ahead to meet him.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

along toward

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