plural backings
1
: something forming a back
a tape with adhesive backing
2
b
: the music that is played along with someone who is singing or playing the main tune : the music that accompanies the lead musician
… she plans to record the songs with the backing of an orchestra.—
Cortney Harding
Cortney Harding
c
: endorsement especially of a warrant by a magistrate
Synonyms
Examples of backing in a Sentence
The tape has an adhesive backing.
The project has received financial backing from several investors.
Recent Examples on the Web
The key objective for the Argentine, who comes with a strong track record in European club management and the backing of Pep Guardiola, is creating belief ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Launched earlier this year, the initiative comes with the chance to win up to $250,000 in financial backing, as well as mentorship and project assistance via access to experts for product and content development, brand building, finance, operations and supply chain.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
The latest episode raised diplomatic tensions between the United States and Turkey, a NATO ally that has been harshly critical of U.S. backing for Israel in the 11-month-old war in the Gaza Strip.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
In fact, the measure has bipartisan backing, including a significant contingent of Democratic state legislators as well as San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and San Francisco Mayor London Breed, both Democrats.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Launched earlier this year, the initiative comes with the chance to win up to $250,000 in financial backing, as well as mentorship and project assistance via access to experts for product and content development, brand building, finance, operations and supply chain.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
The latest episode raised diplomatic tensions between the United States and Turkey, a NATO ally that has been harshly critical of U.S. backing for Israel in the 11-month-old war in the Gaza Strip.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
In fact, the measure has bipartisan backing, including a significant contingent of Democratic state legislators as well as San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and San Francisco Mayor London Breed, both Democrats.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backing. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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backing
noun
back·ing
ˈbak-iŋ 
1
: something forming a back
2
Medical Definition
backing
noun
back·ing
ˈbak-iŋ
: the metal portion of a dental crown, bridge, or similar structure to which a porcelain or plastic tooth facing is attached
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