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in the direction of

ADVERB
as the crow flies
Synonyms
WEAK
beeline direct route most direct route shortest route straight straight as an arrow straight line
PREPOSITION
into
Synonyms
WEAK
toward within
PREPOSITION
toward/towards
Synonyms
WEAK
against almost approaching close to coming up contra en route facing for fronting headed for in relation to in the vicinity just before moving nearing nearly not quite on the road to over against pointing to proceeding shortly before to via vis-à-vis

Example Sentences

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“Once a breakout is registered in those momentum-based algos, it should cause them to send a lot of money in the direction of that asset class,” Maley told clients.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Everything points back in the direction of Angel Studios — or, really, the underbelly beneath it.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

The 29-year-old told the BBC that she took shelter in a nearby bookshop and saw the suspect run past in the direction of the North Circular Road.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

She occasionally turned to grin in the direction of dozens of supporters behind her in the courtroom gallery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

All the dogs were screaming—high-pitched deafening screams because they were impatient and wanted to run, knowing they were heading in the direction of home.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen