backed (up)

past tense of back (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed (up)
Verb
  • By the book’s end, her loyalty to Kennedy has hardened, and so has her cynicism regarding politics.
    Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2025
  • In addition, it is described as being inherently radiation hardened.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Junior Grace Simmons escaped an early jam to set the tone for a low-scoring complete game from the circle, and Aniyah Bailey had a birthday to remember by anchoring the team’s contagious offensive showing with two doubles and five RBI in a 3-for-4 day.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
  • At the event in 2024, Miami Host Committee co-chair Rodney Barreto acknowledged that FIFA has set extensive requirements but also expressed confidence in the local effort behind the tournament.
    Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • While the rest of Burning Man celebrated, Kruglov lay prostrate on the ground at a faraway campsite in a comparatively desolate section of Black Rock City, his throat slashed, as a puddle of blood congealed around his lifeless body.
    Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The presumption that this administration was indirectly responsible for the deaths in Texas soon congealed into a consensus in online forums.
    The Editors, National Review, 7 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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