Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing (up)
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Some evidence suggests beta-glucan prevents atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and neurodegenerative diseases.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025 -
This time, the cracks appear to be hardening.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
1 Nov. 2025
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Voskuhl stresses that women need to be screened for contraindications such as breast cancer, clotting disorders or cardiovascular disease.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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In one study, it was found that the disease triggered the development of sac-like molecules carrying blood-clotting proteins that increased stroke risk.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Aug. 2025
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Arizona is planning a travelling museum that will bring the state’s most treasured historical artifacts to all fifteen of its counties, setting them up in parks, schools, libraries, and civic centers.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mitchell finished with 29 points, as did De’Antre Hunter in setting a season-high, while Evan Mobley went for 24 points and Sam Merrill dished out eight assists.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The basketball gods have handed us an opportunity — a chance to stir up a rivalry that has been sitting cold and coagulating on the back burner for far too long.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The stage is set, against a Broncos defense and pass-rush that’s gelling perfectly just six weeks in.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following an off-season of tragedy and change, with seven incomings and as many outgoings (two on loan), their 2025-26 squad is still gelling.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Backing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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