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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Regalado had the backing of the Reyes family, as well as Reyes’ staff, whom Regalado promised to retain should he be elected.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
Its water-resistant surface, beveled edges for enhanced safety, and non-slip rubber backing helped keep it stable.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 June 2025
Amid the deep beef between 50 Cent and Combs, the Die Rich or Die Tryin’ star had been pro-Trump in 2020, then pulled back his backing under duress from some other famous friends.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 May 2025
Musk was a key factor behind Isaacman's nomination as NASA administrator, and with his backing, Isaacman was able to skip some of the party purity tests that have been applied to other Trump administration nominees.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
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Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
Its water-resistant surface, beveled edges for enhanced safety, and non-slip rubber backing helped keep it stable.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 June 2025
Amid the deep beef between 50 Cent and Combs, the Die Rich or Die Tryin’ star had been pro-Trump in 2020, then pulled back his backing under duress from some other famous friends.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 May 2025
Musk was a key factor behind Isaacman's nomination as NASA administrator, and with his backing, Isaacman was able to skip some of the party purity tests that have been applied to other Trump administration nominees.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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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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