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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
Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
The rug’s backing is made of non-toxic and nonslip rubber that’s safe for kids and pets and won’t budge in high-traffic areas.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
At the center of the controversy is whether issuers who hold dollar deposits backing stablecoins should be allowed to earn interest, or whether such activity should remain the exclusive domain of traditional banks.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Jerusalem — With the backing of the United States, a defiant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a response to a number of countries recognizing a Palestinian state.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
The rug’s backing is made of non-toxic and nonslip rubber that’s safe for kids and pets and won’t budge in high-traffic areas.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
There will be five MMM prizes in all, with Chanel’s 19M also backing one, as well as other prizes dedicated to heritage, fashion research and accessories and jewelry creation.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
At the center of the controversy is whether issuers who hold dollar deposits backing stablecoins should be allowed to earn interest, or whether such activity should remain the exclusive domain of traditional banks.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing
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But the support — from family members, colleagues and the fire service community — has remained constant.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said the company cut 4,000 customer support jobs this year due to efficiency gains directly linked to AI technology.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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A lot of schools learned a lot about themselves after the NCAA changed its rules regarding athletes being paid for endorsement and sponsorship deals in the summer of 2021.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Other auto dealers have structured their sponsorships differently.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nieto observed that the grand jury report, while endorsing the dismantling of advisory boards, also recommended that local community planning boards take over the duty of identifying projects for funding.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Schumer, meanwhile, declined to give a reason for holding off on endorsing Mamdani when pressed by CNN host Dana Bash on Sunday.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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As part of these contracts, TVA’s Power Service Shops in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, are assisting in the development of tailored welding and fabrication techniques for a smaller stellarator testbed known as Infinity One.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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One way into Survivor's behind-the-scenes squad is via the Dream Team, crew members who do everything from testing the challenges to assisting across departments.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The robust programming helped BIFF achieve its highest attendance in recent years, reinforcing the festival’s position as a crucial launchpad for Asian cinema even as the Korean industry grapples with unprecedented challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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The system guarantees a retaliatory response in the event of nuclear attack, reinforcing deterrence.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The United States was by far the largest donor to DR Congo, providing more than $6 billion in humanitarian and development assistance over the past decade, the US Embassy in Kinshasa said in January 2025.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Thailand has long been hostage to antiquated patronage politics, with cash handouts and other inducements distributed via influential local families, known as baan yai, commonplace to foster support.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Husseini attempted to ply him with patronage, appointing him imam of a new mosque, but the cleric’s burgeoning following augured poorly for Husseini’s grip on power.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The operation has prompted protests in the city from groups advocating for the protection of undocumented immigrants.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Brooks posted anti-white and anti-police content on social media, comparing police officers to Ku Klux Klan members and advocating violence against white people.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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