BACKINGS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

backings

noun

plural of backing

as in assistances

an act or instance of helping the teacher's backing on the science project was invaluable

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as in auspices

the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking the museum exhibition would not have been possible without corporate backing

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Recent Examples of backings Medium-colored drapes with white plastic backings block about 33% of incoming heat. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Medium-colored drapes with white plastic backings cut heat gain by about 33%. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 Printed via silk screen onto paper, the images sit on aluminum backings that extend above and below them like blades. — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The company’s multiple backings have helped the troubled chipmaker bounce back after shares hit the lowest in over a decade earlier this year. — Jaures Yip, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Microsoft Project Professional 2024 can sync with Project Online and Project Server and supports LTSC.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
In North Carolina, researchers found that food and housing supports lowered Medicaid spending over time.

— Priyanka D McCluskey, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of supports

Noun

Tony Lyons, a publisher who runs the MAHA Center, MAHA PAC and several related groups, addressed criticisms about corporate sponsorships at a reception ahead of the summit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Schools are teaming up with brands like Celsius and Monster Energy for sports sponsorships.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of sponsorships

Noun

What readers are saying The conversation explores the personal journey of the author in managing OCD, with many participants expressing admiration for the author's self-awareness and bravery in seeking help.

— Eva Jaber, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
The Rainbow Warriors reached Arizona State's 21 on their next drive — with the help of ASU's three 15-yard penalties — but turned the ball over on downs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

There are odds boosts and parlay boosts from theScore Bet offered regularly.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Its exclusive coverage of the wild card round (which aired on ESPN and ABC from 2022 to ’25) will deliver boosts to the broadcast network and streaming flagship Peacock.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of boosts

Noun

The airline can provide treats, blankets, toys, leashes, poop bags, and calming aids like pheromones, music, and lavender-scented towels.

— Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026
Accessibility features added to Apple’s AirPods are transforming the popular headphones into hearing aids, Greengart said.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of aids

Noun

Rooms are below and the pools and gardens on the ground floor – though this does make the lifts a little confusing as numbers go up even though floors go down.

— Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
The two dancers’ cartwheeling lifts—feet in the air, head toward the ground—are more athletic than erotic, creating pretty lines but lacking in urgency.

— Hannah Aizenman, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026