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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
Noun
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In another Amsterdam photo, a pair of identical world globes, recalling Ghirri’s passion for cartography and atlases, rest on matching supports to conjure that oldest of surrealist tropes, a pair of staring eyes.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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During the restoration assessment process, experts and conservators have discovered corrosion affecting some internal metal supports beneath the fiberglass exterior.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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For years, creators monetized through sponsorships, affiliate links and brand deals.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The indie-film world will be filled with sponsorships.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Da Frisella is a godsend for children, for help-yourself please-all bowls of pasta and plenty of coloring activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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For astronomers like Key, scouring the skies for brief boosts in starlight is still the best hope for finding PBHs.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Along with the digital ad tax, Ventura and others are advocating for closing corporate tax loopholes, among other revenue boosts to the state from the wealthy.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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An elixir of citrus-and-honey and a cool towel are pressed into your hands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In her hands, this truth is giddy rather than gutting.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
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That total includes 4,428 rescues, 84,676 preventative actions, 34,723 enforcement contacts, and 1,807 medical aids.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Balance aids in handling the inevitable turbulence.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Accessibility Built recently enough to meet modern standards, Wymara includes step-free access to the lobby, restaurants, and pool area, with lifts to upper floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The focus simply needs to move from face-lifts and custody battles to lobbyists and insider trading.—
Angelica Kalika,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Backings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backings. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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