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
  • In February, 17-year-old Anthony Sanchez was killed in a high-speed crash that set ablaze the car was in.
    Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
  • Companies like Grubhub, Uber, Instacart and others must institute realistic delivery times, set standards and establish a culture where drivers understand that safety is the priority, not speed.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
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“Backed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backed%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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