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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
Reed resigned from the PGA Tour in 2022, shortly after signing with the startup LIV Golf Tour, the Saudi Arabian backed league.
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Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Atlantic also reported Monday that Noem and her close adviser Corey Lewandowski, who backed Bovino at DHS, were at risk of losing their jobs.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Nvidia and Alphabet's VC arms have backed British AI startup Synthesia in a $200 million funding round, amid a surge of private investment in promising young tech companies seeking to capitalize on the AI boom.
—Ian King, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The case brought by eight Bonaire residents and backed by environmental group Greenpeace, sought to compel the government to better shield its citizens from the effects of increasing temperatures and rising sea levels and could set a precedent for similar legal challenges elsewhere.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The two-time national championship-winning coach backed moving the transfer portal window from January to the spring.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
A little more than 4% of voters backed Republican candidate Dan Walsh.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
Celebrities like Hailey Bieber have already backed the sporty piece for major events.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
The United Nations Security Council backed the plan in November – giving it international legitimacy – with a mandate for the board to oversee the demilitarization and rebuilding of Gaza.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Atlantic also reported Monday that Noem and her close adviser Corey Lewandowski, who backed Bovino at DHS, were at risk of losing their jobs.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Nvidia and Alphabet's VC arms have backed British AI startup Synthesia in a $200 million funding round, amid a surge of private investment in promising young tech companies seeking to capitalize on the AI boom.
—Ian King, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The case brought by eight Bonaire residents and backed by environmental group Greenpeace, sought to compel the government to better shield its citizens from the effects of increasing temperatures and rising sea levels and could set a precedent for similar legal challenges elsewhere.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The two-time national championship-winning coach backed moving the transfer portal window from January to the spring.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
A little more than 4% of voters backed Republican candidate Dan Walsh.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
Celebrities like Hailey Bieber have already backed the sporty piece for major events.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
The United Nations Security Council backed the plan in November – giving it international legitimacy – with a mandate for the board to oversee the demilitarization and rebuilding of Gaza.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed
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Trump also endorsed a Senate deal to fund the vast majority of the federal government through the remainder of the fiscal year, easing near-term political uncertainty for investors.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Piland has been endorsed by incumbent council members Jared Elad, Brian Livingston and Burt Thakur.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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In after-hours trading, Apple shares inched higher after the company beat fiscal first-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, aided by a significant surge in iPhone sales.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Authorities said that Macias aided Husien in the carjacking at the auto dealership where the two-hour crime spree began; he is not accused of taking part in the gun battle that ended in Husien’s death near the intersection of Notre Dame Avenue and West Julian Street.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Those sessions reinforced her love of the sport, and reignited her desire to compete.—
Alice Park,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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Buildings reinforced by sandbags against possible air strikes in Kyiv on Thursday.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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Border Patrol’s Greg Bovino has advocated for measures to help the sheep in the past.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Instead of total elimination, Marrone advocated thinning the mule deer population, but leaving some to eat away at fire fuels and serve as a natural fire protection.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Multiple agencies assisted with the response, according to the release.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Adrian Kempe scored twice in regulation and assisted on a goal by Quinton Byfield in overtime to help the Kings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Saturday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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On Saturday, the city’s decade-long quest, bolstered by hundreds of hours of volunteer efforts and $4 million in community donations and grants, finally paid off with the opening of the 6,200-square-foot SunCoast Market Co-Op located at 600 Palm Avenue.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Its durable galvanized steel frame is bolstered with composite walls and insulation designed to withstand all climates — even extreme weather conditions like earthquakes and strong winds.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The lower level would serve as an assembly and event space for weddings, baptisms, birthdays and cultural events, supported by a full kitchen and bar service during social events.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Post, digital and visual effects are supported by Screen NSW and Screen Queensland.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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When down 0-40 in the third game of the match after an exchange of breaks, Rybakina was able to serve her way out of trouble, helped by a first of 11 aces.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The auction result has helped stabilize sentiment in the super-long sector, but strategists say volatility is likely to persist until after the February 8 election is over.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Backed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backed. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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