backed (up)

past tense of back (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed (up)
Verb
  • March 27 is an opportunity to dissolve barriers between the heart and the soul, and to soften the edges where hurt has hardened us.
    Colin Bedell, Them, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The company doesn't say if the glass is hardened against breakage like Gorilla Glass.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Escorted through the venue, Knight was led to a special table Prince had set aside, which was prime real estate in a packed house.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • Thankfully, a pre-launch deal has already set Jo Vodka up for success.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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“Backed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backed%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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