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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
Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But after an entire preseason schedule and backing in the transfer market – the club has signed an entirely new frontline in Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Šeško and Matheus Cunha – there is very little credit left in the bank.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Although the transgender care case did not address the bathroom issue, lawyers for the state said the court’s reasoning will eventually lead to a decision backing South Carolina’s bathroom rules.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
While Amorim’s first nine months in charge were a near-unmitigated disaster, the Portuguese retained the full backing of United’s minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and chief executive Omar Berrada.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But after an entire preseason schedule and backing in the transfer market – the club has signed an entirely new frontline in Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Šeško and Matheus Cunha – there is very little credit left in the bank.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Wiener and environmentalists backing the bill could muster no solid evidence against this contention, so Democratic senators like Tom Umberg, of Anaheim, and Maria Elena Durazo, of Los Angeles, withheld their votes.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Although the transgender care case did not address the bathroom issue, lawyers for the state said the court’s reasoning will eventually lead to a decision backing South Carolina’s bathroom rules.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing
Noun
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Podiatrists crafted them specifically to solve the lack of arch support in most shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Thank you to everyone whos been showering so much love and support for the music and movie.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 2024, the Cowboys generated about $300 million in sponsorship revenue, by far the most in the NFL, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Like college coaches, social media gurus work their way through the ranks of the industry, and in an age where all eyeballs can attract revenues and sponsorships and ultimately, more money in the pockets of players and recruits in a competitive marketplace, Lazarus and his colleagues are valuable.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That hasn’t kept the influential progressive in national politics from endorsing him.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Black Political Caucus The Black Political Caucus is considered one of the most important endorsing bodies in the race, with a record of supporting candidates who go on to win.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order to prevent city police from assisting federal agents.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nagle was assisting a teacher when her nose was broken by a student in August 2023.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For the evening, the top priority remains the east flank of the fire, reinforcing fire lines made during previous shifts and preparing for potential strategic firing operations by removing snags.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Social media rumors falsely claim Section 8 housing assistance will have a two-year cap or be ended entirely.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Without certification, Beyerlein cannot get WTC Health Program assistance paying her medical bills or receive other compensation for the toll her disease has taken on her life, should it be shown to have been caused by her Ground Zero exposure.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In 2022, he was stripped of his royal patronages and military titles.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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While he was embroiled in the lawsuit, Prince Andrew's military affiliations and royal patronages were stripped, with the approval and agreement of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These customers will become your marquee lighthouse customers, advocating for you with their peers.—
Harini Gokul,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Since participating in that trial, June has been advocating for federal funding for Alzheimer's research and urging the Food and Drug Administration to consider drugs that might benefit people who have the APOE4-4 genotype.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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