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as in around
toward the opposite direction
turned back for one last comment
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as in backwards
toward the rear
concert security asked the crowd to move back
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as in jugular
a vulnerable point
a candidate needing a loyal aide who can be relied upon to always watch his back
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as in to advocate
to promote the interests or cause of
she enthusiastically backed the plan to renovate and upgrade the school's facilities
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as in to aid
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
a number of influential people have already agreed to back the candidate
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as in to reinforce
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
the author needs to back her thesis with more facts
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as in hind
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
she carried all the presents in the back door, as the children were playing in the front yard
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as in supporter
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse
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as in sponsor
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
all financial backers will be expected to offer some input into the company's decisions
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as in ally
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
the student's backers spoke at the school board meeting on her behalf
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Recent Examples of back
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
However, the intermediate-term measure move projection of approximately $504 is not far from current levels, so with support back near $456, the risk/reward would be more compelling after a pullback.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
That, and the fact that she’s had a lifelong battle with a bad back.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 June 2025
Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
In a bid for sustainability, the cars will feature power units that run on electric power and internal combustion, backed by sustainable fuels.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 29 June 2025
Singh played the front nine 7-over between the first two days — seven bogeys, a double bogey and one birdie — while playing the back 3-under.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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Adverb
Village officials, too, have to decide on what form the property along Washington Street, west of Milwaukee back to the tollway, will take.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
However, the intermediate-term measure move projection of approximately $504 is not far from current levels, so with support back near $456, the risk/reward would be more compelling after a pullback.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Noun
He was discovered lying face down on his bed covered in a blanket with trauma and what appeared to be a stab wound to his back, police source said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
That, and the fact that she’s had a lifelong battle with a bad back.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 June 2025
Verb
Over the course of the past year, pilot projects have begun the metamorphosis to commercial scale, generating new partnerships and backing from industry stalwarts, manufacturing experts and forward-thinking brands.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
In a bid for sustainability, the cars will feature power units that run on electric power and internal combustion, backed by sustainable fuels.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Adjective
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) stood along the back wall of the chamber — appearing somewhat nervous — waiting for his missing colleagues to arrive on the floor.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 29 June 2025
Singh played the front nine 7-over between the first two days — seven bogeys, a double bogey and one birdie — while playing the back 3-under.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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By contrast, people given placebo injections lost around 200 grams.—
Rachel Fieldhouse,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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The modern concept of a franchise has been around since the mid 1850s, with the first franchisor believed to have been Isaac Singer, the founder of the Singer Sewing Machine Company and the inventor of the sewing machine.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Her focus on women's health also includes advocating for making tampons and pads more accessible.—
Megan Myscofski,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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This means advocating for ethical AI use while remaining people-centered, ensuring equity in innovation, and designing solutions that reflect cultural nuance and community needs.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The tight supply and inventory conditions in the HBM sector are also aiding pricing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Today, Aflac is a household name, aided by the now-iconic duck mascot and consistent returns.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The family also played a key role in commemorating the 80th anniversaries of D-Day and V-E Day, further reinforcing its role on both the national and international stage.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Scaring a black bear can reinforce its natural fear of people and help keep it from lingering in neighborhoods and other areas where conflicts often arise.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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The blazer also featured subtle details, including two front patch pockets, long sleeves and a central rear vent.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Glyph Mirror: Use the rear display capture selfies.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Loosely based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the film tells the tale of Benjamin Button, who is born with the appearance and strength of an elderly man and ultimately ages backward into infancy.—
Derek Scancarelli,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
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The Brief June 26, 2025 Updates on Trump and Netanyahu, NATO, and more Play icon 06:02 Skip backward 15 seconds Length: Long Speed: 1.0x Skip forward 15 seconds TIME AI LogoPowered byScale logo Donald Trump loves to give nicknames.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Last year, the Indonesian political party Golkar created a deepfake of former president Suharto endorsing its candidate.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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Quevedo, who earned 22% of the primary vote, quickly endorsed Tordillos.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
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From generating boilerplate code to assisting with architecture diagrams, AI is now part of the daily workflow.—
Sebastian Avila,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Across the country, artificial intelligence tools are changing the teaching profession as educators use them to help write quizzes and worksheets, design lessons, assist with grading and reduce paperwork.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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“Back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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