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as in around
toward the opposite direction
turned back for one last comment
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3
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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Recent Examples of back
Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The teaser features several nostalgic nods to the 2003 flick, including Lohan and Curtis running into each other at full force to switch their bodies back.
—EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition to being comfortable, the petite-friendly pants are also functional thanks to the multiple pockets on the back and sides.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
The stock dip on Monday means its market capitalization is now smaller than rival UOL Group Ltd., a developer backed by Singapore’s Wee clan.
—Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 3 Mar. 2025
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Inside, a seating area by the front window can be rented by nonprofits and community groups, a coffee shop by the back wall sells avocado toast and strawberry smoothies, and there’s more space to work upstairs than at a Barnes and Noble.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Residents will be transported to another location and will not be allowed to go back inside.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The teaser features several nostalgic nods to the 2003 flick, including Lohan and Curtis running into each other at full force to switch their bodies back.
—EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
The man was shot in the back, and had several bones broken in the shooting.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition to being comfortable, the petite-friendly pants are also functional thanks to the multiple pockets on the back and sides.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Starmer said the United Kingdom is ready to back the plan with boots on the ground and planes in the air.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
The stock dip on Monday means its market capitalization is now smaller than rival UOL Group Ltd., a developer backed by Singapore’s Wee clan.
—Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The prospect game will also serve as the official unveiling of a number of 2024 draftees who have so far been limited to the back fields at the Peoria Sports Complex.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Inside, a seating area by the front window can be rented by nonprofits and community groups, a coffee shop by the back wall sells avocado toast and strawberry smoothies, and there’s more space to work upstairs than at a Barnes and Noble.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back
Adverb
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Two officials familiar with the matter told ABC News that around 90% of the military equipment committed to Ukraine by past Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) packages have already been delivered to the country.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the last trade war, around 80% of the money the U.S. government took in from tariffs on Chinese imports went back to paying farmers who were hurt by retaliatory tariffs, Busch says.—
Alana Semuels,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ars Video Jonathan Gitlin At the rear, a cute ducktail spoiler.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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All the device’s connections are tucked away at the rear which includes ports for virtually any type of input device, whether that be computers, streamers, CD drives or a TV.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Almost straight from the restart, France pressured Argentina into a hurried clearance, and from there France went straight for the jugular.—
Jonathan Clegg,
WSJ,
18 Dec. 2022
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Monica goes for the jugular, among other vulnerable body parts.—
Charles McNultyTheater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Dec. 2022
Verb
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So Far Baldoni claimed that during a meeting at Lively’s Tribeca penthouse to discuss a scene rewrite, a famous celebrity — later revealed to be Swift — happened to stop by and advocated for Lively’s writing.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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More than just a professional network, MWP is a movement advocating for policies that make workplaces more inclusive while also giving Muslim women the tools and confidence to thrive in their careers.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In addition to North Carolina’s red-wolf crossings, the program has awarded grants for nearly three dozen projects — some of which will aid imperiled species such as ocelots and desert tortoises, many more that will seek to avert dangerous crashes with large mammals like deer, elk, and moose.—
Ben Goldfarb,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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Israel has cut the flow of electricity to the last facility in Gaza that was still receiving power from the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) and has closed its main crossings with the enclave to aid.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Those inquiries reinforce earlier press reports based on leaks and add frightening detail.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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This reinforces the understanding that poor sleep is not just a symptom, but a contributing factor to mental health challenges.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Essentially build backward by designing processes and technologies that align with your goals and are flexible enough to meet future needs.—
Ziva Hallaji,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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For the majority of her two-decade gymnastics career, Moors has avoided tumbling backward.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lenny Kravitz has a soft spot for young fans — especially those who share his name!—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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He's always had a little bit of a soft spot for Johnny in his mind, even if he's done some rough things over the years.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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