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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
The company’s multiple backings have helped the troubled chipmaker bounce back after shares hit the lowest in over a decade earlier this year.
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Jaures Yip, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Jaures Yip, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backings
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Olathe Schools shifted $44 million from its general fund to cover special education costs last year — a strain the superintendent says now forces staff reductions, leading to larger class sizes and fewer supports for every student, not just those with special needs.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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His sponsorships included Mastercard, Unibet, and a bottled water company based in his home country of Norway.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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The remarks cost him corporate sponsorships.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Raynaud had 28 points, nine rebounds and four assists for the Kings (21-57) a day after he was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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This time, the Wisconsin native went 3-for-3 on first-quarter threes, all off assists from Brown.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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With the help of 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara, the defense amassed eight or more blocks in the first four games of the tournament — the first time that's happened since blocks became an official stat in the 1980s.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hyaluronic acid and collagen help visibly hydrate and plump skin, smoothing the appearance of lines, crow’s feet and crepey texture for a flawless makeup look.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The paper also reported that several other automakers have seen similar boosts in EV sales in recent months.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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There are no must-wins in March or April, only morale boosts at the beginning of a marathon.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The durable and velvety soft tanning mitt is designed to keep self tanner off your palms and hands.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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But replays showed the ball was still in his hands as time expired.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Multiple painkillers, sleep aids and THC were detected in his system.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Driver aids include automatic high-beams, a backup camera, a blind-spot monitor, a cross-traffic alert, a driver-monitoring alert, a lane-departure warning, a lane-keeping assist, a parking aid, and stability-control functionality.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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Skiers on the last day of the season were still able to make it from the top of the lift down to the base with skis underfoot, without the need of downloading on the lifts.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Outdoors, the backyard holds an infinity pool and spa, along with a barbecue pavilion, and out front, a subterranean garage with lifts can accommodate up to 20 cars.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Backings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backings. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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