backed

verb

past tense of back
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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2
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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3
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 But courts backed the plan to remove the mural on multiple occasions. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 Startup automaker Slate, backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is now be taking preorders for its $24,950 electric pickup truck. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Johnson is no political ally of the Operating Engineers, who backed Paul Vallas against him in the 2023 mayoral runoff. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 In this regard, recommendations from top Wall Street analysts can provide useful insights and help identify dividend stocks backed by solid fundamentals and with attractive upside potential. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026 The group changed ownership in 2019 and is now managed by a private real estate fund backed by the Canadian multinational company Brookfield Asset Management. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 Geevarghese, with the Bernie Sanders-backed Our Revolution, said progressive candidates are tapping into a sense that elites are benefiting at the expense of ordinary Americans. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026 All the candidates were backed by New York City’s socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who is a protégé of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the new kingmaker in the party. — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 25 June 2026 Ramp, the corporate card and expense management company backed by Iconiq and valued at $44 billion, is now Senra’s largest advertiser and, by CEO Glyman’s own description, an unconditional backer. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed
  1. endorsed
  2. aided
  3. reinforced
  4. advocated
  5. assisted
  6. bolstered
  7. supported
  8. helped
Verb
  • After the talks ultimately failed to result in a deal, Newsom endorsed the idea of a national wealth tax instead.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Less than a year into his first term, Mamdani endorsed and campaigned for three progressive candidates, including two democratic socialists, in the New York state Democratic primary races for the House of Representatives.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
Definition of endorsed
Verb
  • Detectives with Boise’s criminal investigation division also aided in the investigation, which is ongoing.
    — Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • That image has faded, however, aided by stricter policing, banning orders and the general gentrification of an increasingly expensive game.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of aided
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  • The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of reinforced
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  • Complicating matters, a number of people have advocated for something called hormesis, in which small doses of radiation purportedly promote the cellular repair of damage from other sources.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
  • Shannon Camacho, an activist with the nonprofit Inclusive Actions, which has advocated on behalf of street vendors, said violence against street-level food workers is underreported.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of advocated
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  • Track citations, referrals and assisted conversions to see how AI systems represent your brand.
    — Bohdan Savchuk, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The committees’ responsibilities include regular visits to area nursing homes and assisted living communities and helping look into complaints at facilities.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of assisted
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  • This concentration of wealth, often bolstered by stock market performance, allows retailers like Walmart to thrive even amidst widespread consumer financial strain.
    — Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The motorsport vibes are further bolstered by Track mode’s properly heavy steering and the brake system’s tuning.
    — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Definition of bolstered
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  • For more than 30 years, Alpert Jewish Family Service has supported Holocaust survivors through its Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program.
    — Eva Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • Over the years, Kelce and Swift have supported one another at concerts and football games, with the hitmaker even being present when her beau won a Super Bowl ring in February 2024.
    — Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of supported
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  • The group, which helped defend Idaho’s and West Virginia’s bans, has gone after Connecticut for allowing transgender females to compete in girls’ athletic events.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Electronic music helped entice fans into downtown’s revitalization in the 2000s.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
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