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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
Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
The Arab American real estate agent cast his ballot for Jill Stein — a protest over his disenchantment with U.S. backing of the war in Gaza.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
If Capri were to split that stylish atom, Donatella could easily find backing for a new line.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Where is the backing for adequate police protection, i.e., funding for a viable police force?
—Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
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The proposal also does not have the backing of Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, an influential law enforcement voice in Tallahassee.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
The Arab American real estate agent cast his ballot for Jill Stein — a protest over his disenchantment with U.S. backing of the war in Gaza.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
If Capri were to split that stylish atom, Donatella could easily find backing for a new line.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Where is the backing for adequate police protection, i.e., funding for a viable police force?
—Tj Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing
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Supervised injection sites not only save lives by preventing factual overdoses but also serve as gateways to critical support services, including addiction treatment and mental health care.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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So far, the speaker has resisted fixing the problem despite clear support from her members and across City Hall in the mayor’s office.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Congress could pass legislation endorsing the proposal, compelling reason or not.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Musk’s contributions have ranged from endorsing GB News commentator Alex Armstrong’s call to ban Starmer from office (which is not possible under the UK’s constitution), to commenting on Peters’ work.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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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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Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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By law, applications for HEAP assistance open each year in early November, and remain open until the funds run out.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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That means not just Calais Campbell, Chubb and Phillips’ assistance in the Penn State product’s game but also the likes of Pro Bowl tackle Terron Armstead.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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One union that represents government workers bashed the mandate as returning to the patronage system that oversaw the federal workforce until the end of the 19th century.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Before jurors took their seats last Thursday, Blakey discussed concerns raised by attorneys about patronage, job recommendations and the First Amendment.—
Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Jan. 2025
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Within weeks, over one million individuals met with the digital Santa, advocating their right to be on the nice list.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Through Monday, Davis is one of just four players averaging at least 25 points, 11 rebounds and three assists (Towns, Jokić and Antetokounmpo are the others).—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Butler, 35, has averaged 13 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game while shooting 45.2 percent from the field in his first three games back from suspension.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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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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If your current job in comms is growing stale, consider pivoting to supporting an organization fighting climate change.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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