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
Goodbye Mr Mackenzie was dropped by MCA Records after releasing their second album, but the label saw star potential in keyboardist/backing vocalist Shirley Manson.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2024
Jones already has the backing of some of Miami’s most prominent Democrats, including Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson.
—Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Lawmakers passed the plan one day after a tax package with both the Senate and Kelly’s backing failed in the House.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Backed by public broadcasters, documentary production has solid financial backing.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
The ads from these organizations, called checkoff boards, have government backing of sorts.
—Tim Forster, Bon Appétit, 16 Apr. 2024
Netanyahu and his cabinet would be unwise to risk shattering that international backing.
—Yossi Melman and Dan Raviv, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
The singer's trouble started about halfway through her set when her backing music was played at twice the speed.
—EW.com, 14 Apr. 2024
Stein had the backing of 7% of double haters, while West was supported by 6%.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2024
Jones already has the backing of some of Miami’s most prominent Democrats, including Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson.
—Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Lawmakers passed the plan one day after a tax package with both the Senate and Kelly’s backing failed in the House.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Backed by public broadcasters, documentary production has solid financial backing.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
The ads from these organizations, called checkoff boards, have government backing of sorts.
—Tim Forster, Bon Appétit, 16 Apr. 2024
Netanyahu and his cabinet would be unwise to risk shattering that international backing.
—Yossi Melman and Dan Raviv, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
The singer's trouble started about halfway through her set when her backing music was played at twice the speed.
—EW.com, 14 Apr. 2024
Stein had the backing of 7% of double haters, while West was supported by 6%.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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backing
noun
back·ing
ˈbak-iŋ 
1
: something forming a back
2
a
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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