go toward

VERB

approach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come contact match meet near reach surround threaten

STRONG

advance approximate bear border buzz converge equal impend progress resemble

WEAK

be comparable to be like belly up to catch up close in come at come close compare with correspond to creep up draw near gain on loom up move in on move toward take after verge upon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid depart go leave miss

STRONG

decrease retreat retrogress stop

WEAK

distance go away

Example Sentences

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Muse said about 50% of bits across both markets will go toward long-term agreements by the end of the year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The dividend payout ratio is the percentage of a company’s earnings that go toward stock dividends.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

That withdrawal comes with a penalty if it happens before age 59 ½ and if the money doesn’t go toward a qualified expense like college tuition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Now, instead of assuming his PTO will go toward childcare, they discuss each instance.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

They stand among the asters and goldenrod, waiting as I go toward them.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

go toward

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