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as in endorsed
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 aided
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 reinforced
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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Recent Examples of backed
Here currently in the United States backed by the courts, the legislative branch and the Justice Department, our president has acquired tremendous power.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Spirit, energy and enthusiasm When there were loud external calls for upgrades at safety in August, head coach Dave Canales firmly backed Scott because of his leadership and understanding of the defense.
—Mike Kaye
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
But Florida House Republican leaders have backed addressing the issue in the regular session.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Instead the United States has backed Maduro’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, a powerful insider with experience running Venezuela’s oil sector and intelligence service.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Lee pointed out that one of the key revenue sources backed by the mayor in the budget is already facing a legal challenge.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In addition to being endorsed by Vasquez, Rabbitt and Degnen, Sharp was also backed by Aldermen Scott Waguespack, 32nd, Brian Hopkins, 2nd, and Timmy Knudsen, 43rd, and other North Side political organizations.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Hawley was one of a few Senate Republicans who backed the three-year extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies the House will take up today.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In March 2023, the duo conceived the sophomore edition of Prada Frames, a symposium backed by the Italian luxury brand to explore the complex relationship between the natural environment and design.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Spirit, energy and enthusiasm When there were loud external calls for upgrades at safety in August, head coach Dave Canales firmly backed Scott because of his leadership and understanding of the defense.
—Mike Kaye
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
But Florida House Republican leaders have backed addressing the issue in the regular session.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Instead the United States has backed Maduro’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, a powerful insider with experience running Venezuela’s oil sector and intelligence service.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Lee pointed out that one of the key revenue sources backed by the mayor in the budget is already facing a legal challenge.
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In addition to being endorsed by Vasquez, Rabbitt and Degnen, Sharp was also backed by Aldermen Scott Waguespack, 32nd, Brian Hopkins, 2nd, and Timmy Knudsen, 43rd, and other North Side political organizations.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Hawley was one of a few Senate Republicans who backed the three-year extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies the House will take up today.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In March 2023, the duo conceived the sophomore edition of Prada Frames, a symposium backed by the Italian luxury brand to explore the complex relationship between the natural environment and design.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed
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Hoge said the county organization has not endorsed in the race.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sheehan has officially endorsed the bill, and believes its passage would save lives.—
Jessica Moore,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Canucks managed a push late, aided by a Tage Thompson double minor penalty and a pair of favourable bounces, but the gap in quality between these two teams was evident right from puck drop.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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As his career skyrocketed, Chalamet spent years quietly training — aided by an expert on the sport, Diego Schaaf — by pulling a table-tennis setup along to productions ranging from Dune to Wonka.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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This, in turn, reinforced Webster’s own initial claim about his fight with the MPD cop—that Rathbun had provoked the encounter by striking him in the head, then lied about it to counter Webster’s righteous assertion of self-defense, resulting in his wrongful conviction.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Two months later, the white supremacist group bombed the home of Beth Israel's rabbi, Perry Nussbaum, who had advocated for integration, according to the synagogue's website.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Stitt first advocated for eliminating the maximum spending limit on the Parental Choice Tax Credits in his state budget proposal last year.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Northwest Avalanche Center’s representatives assisted at the scene.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lopez was assisted by her longtime stylist Mariel Haenn, who has also worked with Heidi Klum and Hailee Steinfeld.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Braves further bolstered their bullpen Sunday, re-signing veteran reliever Tyler Kinley to a one-year deal.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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This soothing cream, bolstered by helps repair irritated or compromised skin while reducing redness.—
Colleen Sullivan,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Trump has supported acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime Maduro loyalist, who previously served as vice president under Maduro.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then, in August 2014, her Modern Family costar Julie Bowen intervened and helped Hyland end her relationship, which, per Hyland's restraining order filing, allegedly led Prokop to threaten to kill her dog and burn down her house.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Misa played seven games in 11 days, collecting seven points, and helped Canada capture the Bronze Medal with a 6-3 win over Finland on Monday.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Backed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backed. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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