How to Use backup in a Sentence

backup

1 of 2 noun

• His role on the team is to be a backup to the regular quarterback.
• We have an extra radio as a backup in case this one doesn't work.
• We have an extra radio for backup.
• She sang backup on his CD.
• He provides backup for the regular quarterback.
• After a short foot chase, the officers give up and call for backup as Nichols flees.
  — Robin Stein, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023
• The two then called for backup, and security came to assist.
  — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
• Once inside the car, Miron put the vehicle in park and was able to call for medical backup.
  — Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2024
• Sean Clifford was elevated from the practice squad Saturday and will serve as the backup.
  — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
• Or if a data center powers up its diesel backup generators — sometimes dozens — the fumes could affect sensitive groups.
  — Lindsay Muscato, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
• My method of choice for treating water is using an ultralight water filter and carrying chemical treatment as a backup.
  — Jac Mitchell, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024
• Officers called for backup and the LAPD’s air unit contained the area, according to police.
  — Summer Linstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023
• High-quality backups who are starting-caliber players are generally not available in a trade because their teams don’t want to be caught short-handed when injuries occur.
  — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
• Williams allegedly resisted getting handcuffed, which prompted the officers to call for backup, according to the report.
  — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2023
• Anderson ran in fear — as other Black men have — when additional officers responding to a call for backup rushed toward him, Douglas said.
  — CBS News, 21 Jan. 2023
• That led to a three-car crash on the bridge, and a rush-hour backup.
  — Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2023
• In the event, Carey wouldn’t okay the rights, Burns had some songs as a backup.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Apr. 2023
• The goal in this game was for Lewis to get 10 to 15 snaps as the backup to Daron Bland.
  — Kristi Scales, Dallas News, 18 Sep. 2023
• As the Bengals ran out the clock with the backups in the game, the starters sat on the bench with stone faces.
  — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2024
• The Bears still will use the game in Canton, Ohio, to get some work in for their backups.
  — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
• The fees meant for the recycling fund serve like a backup.
  — The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2023
• Melvin was in the dugout, soaking it all up as the backup to Bob Brenly.
  — Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
• The next man up would be Ryan Hyde, a selfless backup from Berlin.
  — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2024
• Malik Davis is the backup and has value among the coaches and scouts at The Star.
  — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 24 Apr. 2023
• Deputies went to the home and locked it down until backup could arrive.
  — Carol Robinson | [e-mail], al, 29 June 2023
• Just get one for yourself, keep one as a backup, and gift one to your best friend.
  — Tom Warren, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2023
• The male officer chased him and was soon joined by some backup.
  — Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
• Bartees Strange and Clairo also sing backup on the track.
  — Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023
• In the market for a new pair of Bluetooth earbuds (or just need a backup)?
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 July 2023
• But the backup from the crash and the holiday weekend traffic slowed them down.
  — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024

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2 of 2 verb

• Season 2 of the series picks right back up where Season 1 left off.
  — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 2 Jan. 2023
• So far, the numbers appear to back up Southwest's promise.
  — CNN, 30 Dec. 2022
• Once the probe has had a chance to gather some good eDNA, it's winched back up to the drone.
  — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2024
• An unknown number of officers opened fire after the man picked the knife back up and raised it over his head, police said.
  — Libor Janystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
• The sound is superbly balanced with plenty of focus in the treble frequencies and backed up with a beefy bass.
  — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
• Undrafted rookie Chase Garbers will back up Stidham the last two weeks.
  — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Dec. 2022
• Instead, Malik Davis will back up Ezekiel Elliott at running back.
  — Dallas News, 29 Dec. 2022
• The safety quickly popped back up, before suddenly collapsing.
  — Steve Helling, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2023
• Yamamoto is a different story, still trying to build back up after missing three months because of a shoulder injury.
  — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
• Hello pickled friends family happy holidays working hard on getting back up ...
  — Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 29 Dec. 2022
• Traffic in the city’s 35-mile-per-hour zone could back up on the highway into 65-mile-per-hour zones, creating unsafe conditions.
  — Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Jan. 2023
• Most voting rights experts say there is no evidence to back up Trump and Johnson's claims that noncitizens are voting in large numbers.
  — Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
• Gillis was on the floor for a moment but got right back up.
  — Evan Frank, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Jan. 2024
• The tourist stays prone on the ground, brings his smart phone back up to his face, and the short clip cuts out.
  — Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
• This is a strong knife, with plenty of steel to back up each chop and cut.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
• That will back up rivers, preventing drainage to the sea.
  — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
• About a year later, one day the seat went down but wouldn’t raise back up.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
• Once your forehead is close to the surface, push back up.
  — Madeline Howard, Women's Health, 2 Apr. 2023
• With Tellez back up, Cora went to lefty Richard Bleier.
  — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2023
• The Mac might ask you to open up Time Machine to back up your data.
  — Kyle Barr / Gizmodo, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
• Rise back up to start, squeezing glutes at the top, and bringing arms to sides.
  — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
• Brush them with barbecue sauce and turn the grill back up to high.
  — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 24 July 2023
• The lanes were closed for around two hours, backing up traffic.
  — Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Mar. 2023
• At least Hadid had the riding chops to back up the outfit.
  — Sam Reed, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
• The park closed its West Rim Trail and opened it back up later Friday.
  — Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2024
• The fire department had already been there, but the fire had flared back up.
  — Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
• Wilks will call the defense, while Darnold will back up Purdy.
  — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 Feb. 2024
• Get your grades back up: Subscribers can take a peek at the answer key.
  — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2024
• And having stool back up in your colon can lead to gas and bloating, says Dr. Rao.
  — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 2 May 2024
• Her dad then backed up the car and police said Cahoon jumped onto the hood and tried to open the girl’s door.
  — Helena Wegner, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2024

Last Updated: 16 Oct 2024