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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for backings

Noun

The trunk lid was reinforced and features a huge, adjustable carbon fiber wing mounted on trapezoidal supports.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
Millions of children live in families losing access to medical care, food, tax credits, and other supports as federal and state governments roll back eligibility for immigrants with and without legal status.

— Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of supports

Noun

Keep the traditions alive The financial strain also raises questions about what happens when cultural events dependent on volunteers and sponsorships are repeatedly asked to do more with less.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
Taher formerly served as chief marketing officer of Wio Bank, the UAE’s first digital-only bank, as well as VP of marketing, brand and sponsorships at Etihad Airways.

— Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of sponsorships

Noun

But the combination of Isak’s goals, the quality of Gakpo’s assists and Barcelona loanee Ronald Araujo’s display in the problematic right-back spot provided positives for Liverpool, as well as the result.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
With the assist, Bethune reached 10 assists and tied the single-season record for the second time in her career (2024).

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of assists

Noun

Offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who has been the play caller for some historically bad offenses, is a concern, but the help Smith will get from his teammates will be night-and-day better than last season.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The family has several immediate needs, including clothing, food, personal items and help with temporary living expenses, Sharp said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

Musk’s public profile and statements have driven major valuation boosts in companies like Tesla and SpaceX, but Gibney argues his claims are often out of sync with facts or evidence.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Republicans and Democrats alike are getting boosts from being opposed to data centers.

— Patrick McNamara, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of boosts

Noun

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a Republican, also opposed Mamdani's attendance, though the two shook hands there Friday.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a Republican, also inveighed against Mamdani attending the remembrance, though the two shook hands there Friday.

— Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hands

Noun

This supports the hypothesis that their coloration likely facilitates more efficient absorption of solar radiation and aids thermoregulation.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Standard Medicare doesn’t cover hearing aids, so the cost falls to the family.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of aids

Noun

Accessibility for those with mobility impairments The hotel entrance is wheelchair friendly, lifts are too, and Da Gioia beach club can be reached by boat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
These include forehead and brow, upper body, arm and neck, thigh, and breast lifts.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 3 Sep. 2026