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.—
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c
: endorsement especially of a warrant by a magistrate
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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The Democrats also raised concerns about backing from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, including the detail that the fund is controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who ordered the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The deal includes backing from Brookfield Asset Management, the publication reported.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The legislation — which passed this week in the House — has bipartisan support and gained backing from law enforcement agencies, insurance companies and local governments.
—Alissa Gary, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The question weighing over this year's critical midterm elections is whether the president's backing is a help or hindrance.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The deal includes backing from Brookfield Asset Management, the publication reported.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The legislation — which passed this week in the House — has bipartisan support and gained backing from law enforcement agencies, insurance companies and local governments.
—Alissa Gary, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The question weighing over this year's critical midterm elections is whether the president's backing is a help or hindrance.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for backing
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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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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