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noun

ˈba-kiŋ How to pronounce backing (audio)
Definition of backingnext
1
as in support
an act or instance of helping the teacher's backing on the science project was invaluable

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2
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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backing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of back
1
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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2
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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3
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
Noun
The explanation weakened as the rest of his opening acts withdrew in solidarity, as well as his backing band, Beoga, who joined Macklemore during the Dublin concert on the Free Palestine tour. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026 Tokyo’s national fusion strategy has channeled substantial public backing into private demonstration ventures, giving firms like Kyoto Fusioneering a springboard to pursue joint ventures across western markets. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
Outside of films and series, Chunghwa is also backing reality cooking show Next Z Chef and indie band Shallow Levée’s Speak in Silence Asian tour. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ statement backing El-Sayed after the flap did not mention Stevens, a member of his caucus, by name. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for backing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing
  1. support
  2. sponsorship
  3. endorsing
  4. assisting
  5. reinforcing
  6. assistance
  7. patronage
  8. advocating
Noun
  • The program aims to strengthen the military’s ability to gather information and support operations from orbit.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • And although Senate Democrats are in the majority, Senate Republicans can still use the filibuster to block almost every bill that lacks bipartisan support.
    — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • As part of its sponsorship, United will offer MileagePlus loyalty members a chance to win flights and meet Rosenthal.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
  • This partnership follows the company’s sponsorship of Nahmias’ fall 2026 show at Paris Men’s Fashion Week.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of sponsorship
Verb
  • Party Leadership Plots Path Forward Much of the current left-center split in the party has played out in the debate over the party’s leadership, with a handful of Democrats not yet endorsing Minority Leader Jeffries as the next House speaker.
    — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Amid their Senate campaigns, Kelly and Krishnamoorthi held off on endorsing anyone in the primaries for their seats.
    — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • Sources told The Times that the federal Environmental Protection Agency is assisting in the toxicology investigation, while state labs are testing weed from the farm.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The directors and cinematographer Eva Kraljević shared a small shepherd’s shed, assisting with various chores including cows that had to be milked twice a day.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of assisting
Verb
  • Additional sound insulation for 2026 helps suppress road and drivetrain noise, further reinforcing the RZ's luxury credentials.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Cutting off access to contraceptives serves the Iranian government’s goal of population growth, reinforcing women’s primary role as reproducers.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of reinforcing
Noun
  • Even with the assistance of his friend Sherri (Quinta Brunson) and Gary the intern (Yang), a hilariously snooty nepo hire, the Cat is in an impossible position — can his adventure with Gabby and Sebastian work in his favor?
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Petition training, legal assistance, voter registration, county committee organizing, and multilingual outreach gave emerging leaders the tools to compete.
    — Joey Saban, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of assistance
Noun
  • Elon Musk immolated about a half-billion dollars by attempting to sway voters toward Republicans, only to see the candidates who enjoyed his patronage lose at the polls.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Over dinner, table conversation continued about younger audiences, emerging patronage, and Selldorf’s fitting role—all parts of the Frick’s new history.
    — Eliza Jordan, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of patronage
Verb
  • Kirsten Schaffer, chief executive officer of WIF, was also in attendance alongside other representatives from the organization, which has spent more than five decades advocating for gender equity in entertainment.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • When Beijing didn't budge during the 2014 movement, some young activists began advocating for Hong Kong’s independence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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