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as in support
an act or instance of helping
the teacher's backing on the science project was invaluable
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as in sponsorship
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
the museum exhibition would not have been possible without corporate backing
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as in endorsing
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 assisting
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 reinforcing
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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Recent Examples of backing
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Discovery and others as members has given its backing to both VideoAmp and Comscore, another measurement competitor.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
But it was considered likely to pass anyway with wide Democratic backing.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
Well, the group has secured the backing (and signatures) of some pretty heavy hitters within Europe’s tech scene.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Arriving at $6 million in its first week of release with no major studio backing or recognizable star anchoring the film is another major accomplishment.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Discovery and others as members has given its backing to both VideoAmp and Comscore, another measurement competitor.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
But it was considered likely to pass anyway with wide Democratic backing.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
Well, the group has secured the backing (and signatures) of some pretty heavy hitters within Europe’s tech scene.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing
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The party has gained attention in recent weeks after Elon Musk voiced his support for them.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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Pressure is part and parcel of the game in the Premier League, but some players do need more support than others.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Just weeks before the election, Bezos reportedly stopped the Washington Post, from endorsing a presidential candidate.Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Leigh is certainly not endorsing such behavior.Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
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Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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Are their branches in your area for in-person assistance?Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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That could mean housing, food assistance, transportation or hygiene kits.Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Your patronage and your kind words are much appreciated.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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And despite the fact that the business model runs on the patronage of the elderly.Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement has expressed concern that the suspect is being turned into a martyr, with some supporters advocating for further violence against executives.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Leaders from various fields have a golden opportunity to drive positive change, whether leveraging AI for mental health, advocating for digital well-being or raising mental health awareness.Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Gonzalez has now contributed three goals and an assist in just 399 minutes of action, giving Thiago Motta the kind of incisive and inventive edge his side lacks without their vibrant number 11.Adam Digby, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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None of them have anyone quite like Mohamed Salah, who enjoyed another record-breaking afternoon with two goals and two assists.James Pearce, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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To foster that kind of deep inclusion, companies often try to create a warm and welcoming culture, perhaps by supporting employee resource groups or sponsoring company events such as happy hours and team offsites.Gregg Muragishi, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, all of these options should provide instant hydration—locking in moisture and supporting skin barrier repair.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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