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as in around
toward the opposite direction
turned back for one last comment
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as in backwards
toward the rear
concert security asked the crowd to move back
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as in jugular
a vulnerable point
a candidate needing a loyal aide who can be relied upon to always watch his back
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as in to advocate
to promote the interests or cause of
she enthusiastically backed the plan to renovate and upgrade the school's facilities
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as in to aid
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
a number of influential people have already agreed to back the candidate
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as in to reinforce
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
the author needs to back her thesis with more facts
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as in hind
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
she carried all the presents in the back door, as the children were playing in the front yard
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as in supporter
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse
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as in sponsor
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
all financial backers will be expected to offer some input into the company's decisions
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as in ally
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
the student's backers spoke at the school board meeting on her behalf
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Recent Examples of back
Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
With the premiere that released on Friday, the Dexter franchise quite literally roared back to life by resurrecting Dexter (played in an onscreen appearance by Hall).
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Leaders should ensure their organizations are ready with an action plan from the front, middle and back offices and that their technology platforms are capable of addressing this ruling.
—Deep Varma, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Yet some Arab Americans who backed Trump have begun expressing concerns about his some of his choices to fill out his Cabinet and other picks for his incoming administration.
—Will Weissert The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Mangione underwent surgery to treat back pain in recent years, according to a friend and online postings.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
This beloved series, hailed for its unique take on family life, will make its way back to the screen with new episodes, reinstating its original wit and charm.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
With the premiere that released on Friday, the Dexter franchise quite literally roared back to life by resurrecting Dexter (played in an onscreen appearance by Hall).
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
Lie flat on your back with your feet facing the south and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Leaders should ensure their organizations are ready with an action plan from the front, middle and back offices and that their technology platforms are capable of addressing this ruling.
—Deep Varma, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Dominican officials, backed by a strict new immigration policy, say the goal is to deport 10,000 migrants per week.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Yet some Arab Americans who backed Trump have begun expressing concerns about his some of his choices to fill out his Cabinet and other picks for his incoming administration.
—Will Weissert The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Mangione’s outlook on the industry may have been shaped by his own experience with chronic back pain.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Mangione underwent surgery to treat back pain in recent years, according to a friend and online postings.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back
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An uncertain timeline for reversal The federal tax credit for clean vehicles has been around since the George W. Bush administration.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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The project's experts claimed Bailey had to have died around 10 p.m. on July 8, when Blaise was hours away. Clark County District Court Judge Stefany Miley vacated Blaise's convictions in December 2017 once this expert testimony was presented.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Leverage mentors and sponsors: Cultivate relationships with individuals who can advocate for your growth and offer guidance.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This victory is not only a significant moment for Jackson but also for Kardashian, who has been advocating for the release of wrongfully incarcerated individuals for years.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The lawyer's tenure as a public servant—specifically at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office—will likely aid in her defense of Mangione.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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This likely aids in hunting and finding their way around under the ice.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mike Lipps reinforces this at Medallia with his six-question framework that comes from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage, which asks: What’s our purpose?Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Superintendent Theresa Plascencia reinforced that in an email Tuesday.Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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If the vehicle can determine rear seats are not occupied, no warnings are required.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The open cabin idea starts with a movable center console between the front seats; it can be moved forward toward the dash or back toward the rear seat.Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But incredibly, when faced with threats from injury to starvation, the immortal jellyfish can reverse the process, turning the clock backward.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Elliott was instantly driven backward to the ground upon snapping the ball, giving Prescott barely enough time to complete a short pass that went nowhere.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Unpasteurized milk, which some claim is healthier than regular milk sold in grocery stores, has been in the spotlight because Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has endorsed it.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Good led the conservative House Freedom Caucus but narrowly lost his primary during the summer to Virginia State Senator John McGuire, who was endorsed by President-elect .Sonam Sheth, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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These systems assist entire teams, from designers and front-end developers to marketers and content writers, instructing them on how to create a cohesive experience for the user and ensure visual consistency.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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This decision fulfilled a monthslong request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and coincided with reports of North Korean troops assisting Russia.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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