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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
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Without the government's implicit backing, investors might perceive greater risk in mortgage securities, which could lead to higher costs passed on to homebuyers.
—Budge Huskey, USA Today, 25 June 2025
This matrix of deterrents – nuclear capability, US regional alliances, and Russian backing – likely insulates Pyongyang from the kind of unilateral military action Washington exercised in Iran.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Yet despite a major studio’s backing of the film, as well as its subsequent and already-shot sequel, the director reached for a camera even more accessible than DV was in the early 2000s: the iPhone. IndieWire recently talked to Boyle and Mantle to find how and why.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
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Noun
In this respect, the backing that Hamas received from the mullahs of Tehran aligned with Netanyahu’s security policy—a fact that the pro-Palestine voices expressing solidarity with Iran might do well to reflect on.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Without the government's implicit backing, investors might perceive greater risk in mortgage securities, which could lead to higher costs passed on to homebuyers.
—Budge Huskey, USA Today, 25 June 2025
This matrix of deterrents – nuclear capability, US regional alliances, and Russian backing – likely insulates Pyongyang from the kind of unilateral military action Washington exercised in Iran.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Yet despite a major studio’s backing of the film, as well as its subsequent and already-shot sequel, the director reached for a camera even more accessible than DV was in the early 2000s: the iPhone. IndieWire recently talked to Boyle and Mantle to find how and why.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing
Noun
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In 2021, Biden signed into law a measure that made June 19, or Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Called the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, the bill passed the House with overwhelming support and was approved by unanimous voice vote in the Senate.—
Melissa Quinn
June 19,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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Despite the proposal receiving some bipartisan support Wednesday afternoon, lawmakers on the Joint Legislative Audit Committee stopped short of recommending the project be audited.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Weighing The Risks And Rewards Companies need to weigh the benefits and downsides of endorsing political nominees and appointees.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Manhattan Democratic Party boss Keith Wright is endorsing Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan’s 2025 bid for city comptroller, dealing a blow to Mark Levine, Manhattan’s borough president who’s running against Brannan.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
22 Dec. 2024
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The spry assistance of stagehands, who not only move set pieces but help flesh out the world of the play, is a jaunty touch.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Ulta Beauty has started an external search for a permanent successor with the assistance of an executive search firm.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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For years, Daley’s powerful Democratic Party machine ruled Chicago through patronage.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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Instead, Palestinian leaders have concentrated power, using patronage and violence to preserve their rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Several groups, including those advocating for military veterans, the elderly and disabled people, have intervened in that case and requested that a larger panel of judges from the 5th Circuit reconsider the decision.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Kim decided to study to become a lawyer like her dad, passing the baby bar exam in 2021 and advocating for criminal justice reform over the years.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Igor Jesus adapted quickly, clambering past Soares in the pecking order and registering six goals and an assist in his first seven starts.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Melbourne, an Australian basketball player who earned a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, is averaging 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists this season.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.—
Ju-min Park and Hongji Kim,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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