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as in support
an act or instance of helping
the teacher's backing on the science project was invaluable
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as in sponsorship
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
the museum exhibition would not have been possible without corporate backing
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as in endorsing
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 assisting
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 reinforcing
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 backing
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Mar. 2026
Early backing includes the Carolina Foundation Development Program, an Ibermedia development grant, the Guadalajara Coproduction Meeting, the Iberseries Pitching Program and Málaga’s own MAFF platform.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Houston rapper Travis Scott is among several artists backing a Dallas County man scheduled to be executed next month, arguing prosecutors used rap lyrics to secure his sentence in violation of his constitutional rights, according to documents obtained Monday by The Dallas Morning News.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
During the pandemic, Shvo snapped up the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, the Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach, and the Coca-Cola building at 711 Fifth Avenue, a $3 billion spree made possible with the backing of German pension fund BVK, the country’s largest public pension group.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Mar. 2026
Early backing includes the Carolina Foundation Development Program, an Ibermedia development grant, the Guadalajara Coproduction Meeting, the Iberseries Pitching Program and Málaga’s own MAFF platform.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
This legislative session, unions are also backing a bill that would allow state departments to set individual telework policies, instead of being subject to one directive by the governor’s office.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Houston rapper Travis Scott is among several artists backing a Dallas County man scheduled to be executed next month, arguing prosecutors used rap lyrics to secure his sentence in violation of his constitutional rights, according to documents obtained Monday by The Dallas Morning News.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing
Noun
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Alcantara received plenty of support from his lineup in the form of four home runs and six strong innings from the bullpen tossed in a 7-5 win at Miami’s loanDepot park as the Dominican Republic went a perfect 4-0 in pool play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador set to attack crime groups QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Masters always stands out for its minimal sponsorships.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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In her three years at the helm, Wolff—who is married to F1 team principal Toto Wolff—has shifted the series away from box-ticking sponsorships toward brands invested in long-term talent pipelines.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s a difference between someone associated with the league choosing to go to Magic City and the league endorsing a Magic City night.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, stopped short of endorsing or rejecting the Senate idea.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026
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Because of McCasland's background, the sheriff said multiple agencies are assisting with the probe, including federal agents with the FBI Albuquerque Field Office.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Precious-metals dealers help facilitate these purchases, guiding investors through the buying process and, when applicable, assisting with storage, custodial arrangements and regulatory requirements tied to precious metals IRAs.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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This year, the brand also announced tennis player Flavio Cobolli as its new brand ambassador for 2026 and 2027 — strengthening its connection to the world of professional tennis and reinforcing its commitment to a new generation of athletes who embody performance, authenticity and style.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
12 Mar. 2026
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That's why its so important to keep reinforcing daily routines even when your kids seem used to them.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, the buzz of the lobby and tight spaces throughout could make getting around the hotel a bit straining for those who require accessibility assistance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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This program was among the assistance efforts that Congress created in response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and was aimed at helping small businesses and non-profit organizations get through the immediate economic impact.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some rightfully argue that art has a few thousand more years of history, connoisseurship, and patronage, but there’s no question that cars have a hold on the imaginations and purse strings of would-be modern Medicis.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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In practice, they are enmeshed in the same web of patronage and coercion as the rest of the system.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All the companies advocating for changes to the grid would, of course, stand to benefit from those same changes.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Payá, 37, who escaped the country 13 years ago, has spent the past decade advocating internationally for democratic change in Cuba.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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