REARWARDS Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

rearwards

noun

plural of rearward

as in backs

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Chaminade-Madonna beat defending 1A state champion Cardinal Newman 20-7 as four backs combined for 211 yards and two touchdowns.

— Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Some pretty good running backs have come through DeKalb County.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Rearwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearwards. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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