BACKS Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

backs 1 of 2

noun

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plural of back

as in rears

a behind part or surface the back of the page was blank

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Relevance

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as in soft spots

a vulnerable point a candidate needing a loyal aide who can be relied upon to always watch his back

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backs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of back

as in endorses

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 aids

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 reinforces

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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By convention, House Republicans are expected to vote for whoever their caucus endorses during the floor vote.

Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
However, in a countermeasure, Venezuelan lawmakers are advancing a bill that would classify international sanctions as crimes against humanity, enabling the prosecution of anyone who endorses or supports such actions.

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024

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