Definition of backing
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: something forming a back
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Examples of backing in a Sentence
The tape has an adhesive backing.
The project has received financial backing from several investors.
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Though Wisconsin Republicans lead Democrats in fundraising this year, Democrats' cause is attracting financial backing unseen in Wisconsin in recent years.
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On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Republican Party sent out a message on Twitter reaffirming the party’s backing of capital punishment for criminals who kill police officers.
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There, the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers regulates, with the backing of the Quebec government, the production and sale of all maple syrup in the province.
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President Trump’s trade policies enjoy the strong backing of his supporters but are less popular among independents, moderate Republicans and others whose votes could decide control of Congress in the midterm election this fall.
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The Syrian government and Russia have denied using chemical weapons and accused rebels, with Western backing, of using such weapons or faking such an attack.
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The Syrian government and Russia have denied using chemical weapons and accused rebels, with Western backing, of using such weapons or faking such an attack.
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Seemingly the only extremist candidate this strategy has worked for is the president himself, who knocked out over a dozen primary opponents, including those with strong party backing.
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As 43 experts in healthcare law noted in a friend-of-the-court brief backing a challenge to the Kentucky plan, the addition of work requirements runs exactly counter to the purpose of Medicaid, which is to bring health coverage to more people.
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First Known Use of backing
1745
backing Synonyms
Antonyms
Near Antonyms
constraint, frustration, inhibition, interference, obstruction, repression, restraint;
Related Words
advancement, encouragement, facilitation, forwarding, furtherance, furthering, nurturance;
benefaction, patronage, promotion, sponsorship;
advice, care, counsel, guidance, mentoring;
BACKING Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of backing for English Language Learners
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: something that forms a back
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: support or aid
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: the music that is played along with someone who is singing or playing the main tune : the music that accompanies someone
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of backing
: 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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