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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
Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
While Israeli officials are reportedly still looking at the deal Hamas accepted, Netanyahu has not signaled backing off the offensive on Gaza City, calling up approximately 60,000 Israeli troops for the massive military undertaking and with no clear end state.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 23 Aug. 2025
Congolese Tutsis lead the M23 rebellion, which began major armed operations again in late 2021 after years of dormancy, with the backing of Congo's smaller neighbor Rwanda.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 20 Aug. 2025
What else to expect at 2025's Americana Honors & Awards
Buddy Miller will return as the leader of the Americana awards' all-star backing band, which will include Don Was, The McCrary Sisters, Fred Eltringham, Jen Gunderman, Jim Hoke and Larry Campbell.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The bill has the backing of numerous groups representing medical practitioners and people who suffer from asthma and allergies.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
While Israeli officials are reportedly still looking at the deal Hamas accepted, Netanyahu has not signaled backing off the offensive on Gaza City, calling up approximately 60,000 Israeli troops for the massive military undertaking and with no clear end state.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 23 Aug. 2025
Congolese Tutsis lead the M23 rebellion, which began major armed operations again in late 2021 after years of dormancy, with the backing of Congo's smaller neighbor Rwanda.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 20 Aug. 2025
What else to expect at 2025's Americana Honors & Awards
Buddy Miller will return as the leader of the Americana awards' all-star backing band, which will include Don Was, The McCrary Sisters, Fred Eltringham, Jen Gunderman, Jim Hoke and Larry Campbell.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing
Noun
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Apple users will have to wait a little longer, but Google confirms that iOS support will be coming soon.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Once the victim calls for tech support help, the scammer instructs them to download a program giving access to the victim’s computer.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Weighing The Risks And Rewards Companies need to weigh the benefits and downsides of endorsing political nominees and appointees.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Manhattan Democratic Party boss Keith Wright is endorsing Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan’s 2025 bid for city comptroller, dealing a blow to Mark Levine, Manhattan’s borough president who’s running against Brannan.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Senate President Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, was instrumental in getting assistance from the state, said Nelson Peacock, president of the Northwest Arkansas Council.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Aug. 2025
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If people need assistance, can the Red Cross provide it?—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In 2022, he was stripped of his royal patronages and military titles.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Across diverse regions—from Iraq and Saudi Arabia to Spain and South Asia—shared visual and spatial principles emerged under the influence of Islamic patronage, even as local materials and techniques gave rise to unique regional variations.—
Mike Miller,
Architectural Digest,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Several groups, including those advocating for military veterans, the elderly and disabled people, have intervened in that case and requested that a larger panel of judges from the 5th Circuit reconsider the decision.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Kim decided to study to become a lawyer like her dad, passing the baby bar exam in 2021 and advocating for criminal justice reform over the years.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps West Ham will surprise us all, but after the topsy-turvy nature of the last three seasons, nobody knows what to expect apart from Jarrod Bowen (13 goals and eight assists in the league last season) to be good again.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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A'ja Wilson put up a monster stat line, with 32 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, and two steals in the victory.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.—
Ju-min Park and Hongji Kim,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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