1
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
The new foreign media legislation, introduced by Likud lawmaker Ariel Kallner and backed by Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition, would make such powers permanent — even outside times of war or national emergency — and remove the requirement for judicial oversight.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Markets gain on hopes of US shutdown ending US lawmakers on Monday inched closer to reopening the government, as the White House backed a deal that advanced in the Senate.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The appeals court backed McConnell’s decision that the risk of leaving tens of millions of Americans without food outweighed the government’s concern about using different funds to cover the SNAP shortfall.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The group has backed leading AI model developers such as OpenAI, as well as application-level startups like OpusClip, a generative-AI video-editing platform, and Tempus AI, which applies machine learning to precision medicine.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Former President Barack Obama had campaigned for her and the party backed her in what was one of just two governor's races this year.
—Margaret Barthel, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Best practices range from transparent pricing backed by data to trust-building expertise, financial incentives, and simple seller experiences for resale.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer put forward a resolution backed by 44 Democrats in the upper house demanding that SNAP benefits be immediately restored for the roughly 42 million Americans who rely on the program to feed their families.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
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
Markets gain on hopes of US shutdown ending US lawmakers on Monday inched closer to reopening the government, as the White House backed a deal that advanced in the Senate.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The appeals court backed McConnell’s decision that the risk of leaving tens of millions of Americans without food outweighed the government’s concern about using different funds to cover the SNAP shortfall.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The group has backed leading AI model developers such as OpenAI, as well as application-level startups like OpusClip, a generative-AI video-editing platform, and Tempus AI, which applies machine learning to precision medicine.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Former President Barack Obama had campaigned for her and the party backed her in what was one of just two governor's races this year.
—Margaret Barthel, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Best practices range from transparent pricing backed by data to trust-building expertise, financial incentives, and simple seller experiences for resale.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer put forward a resolution backed by 44 Democrats in the upper house demanding that SNAP benefits be immediately restored for the roughly 42 million Americans who rely on the program to feed their families.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed
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The farm’s owners disputed the CFIA’s conclusions, arguing that the ostriches that survived the flu might offer disease-fighting antibodies for research – an idea that Kennedy endorsed in his letter to the CFIA in May after meeting with Canadian officials.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sensing an opportunity, Richard Nixon later sought out Sammy’s advice on issues of race and poverty, and Sammy endorsed him for president in 1972 (the year after I was born).—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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This gourmet casserole is as rich and tasty as classic mac and cheese, but with fresh and bright flavor aided by just a touch of oregano and dry mustard.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Weekend games always draw better, and the Penguins are aided by this Sunday afternoon’s game against the Los Angeles Kings taking place on a day when the Steelers play in the evening.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The defensive front reinforced by Phillips and Smith flummoxed Love on a penultimate drive with a series of stunts that frequently struck the quarterback.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Senators were scheduled to have a recess next week, but many have advocated for sticking around through the weekend and into next week to resolve the crisis.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Europe, Viktor Orbán has been the only leader who has consistently advocated for peace since the first day of the war.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sullivan also assisted on the Americans’ opening goal, a 30th-minute finish tucked away by Charlotte FC homegrown Nimfasha Berchimas.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Foligno assisted on the goal for his first point of the season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Danish shipping giant Maersk on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter operating profit and raised the lower-end of its full-year guidance, bolstered by increasing container volumes.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … 'THE TRUTH' – The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their pass rush by picking up Dre'Mont Jones.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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How many voters supported, opposed Measure G In Nevada County, the largest portion of the library district, voters supported Measure G with by a 7-to-3 margin.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s why, according to graphic designer and rebranding expert Gardner, the Wichita community overwhelmingly supported the new Redhawks mascot.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The people who could’ve helped, who maybe were genuinely interested, never figured it out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roosevelt’s media operation and the coverage that followed helped shape his legacy—as a conservationist, a trust-buster, and a family man.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Backed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backed. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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