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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Relevance

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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. — Jaures Yip, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for backings

Noun

This was all doable without creating any overhangs, so the whole thing still prints without needing supports.

— Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
For peas, Waddington suggests growing them up netting, string supports, or hazel pea sticks.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

Definition of supports

Noun

Wasserman argued Wednesday that LA28’s two main revenue streams — ticket sales and sponsorships — are both exceeding expectations.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Rush-White Sox partnership under fire Rush signed a multi-year sponsorship as the White Sox's official healthcare partner, paying tens of thousands of dollars for stadium branding, game sponsorships and other marketing.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of sponsorships

Noun

Olise had an outstanding tournament, setting a World Cup record for the most assists at one tournament, creating seven goals.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Triple-double with meaning LeBron left no doubt about his championship impact in closing out that first title in 2012 against the Thunder, finishing that series-winning Game 5 victory with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of assists

Noun

Hendry beat Dominik Mysterio in a non-title match with help from Danhausen and Iyo Sky, after early interference from Liv Morgan.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The child screamed for help during the incident, while Pambianchi yelled for Schmidt to get off of the child, Pambianchi said.

— Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026

Definition of help

Noun

But Gunther said there were idiosyncratic boosts, such as for event tickets and gambling with the World Cup.

— Alex Harring,Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026
The compulsion to seek out fun in summer heat is driven by a mix of biological boosts, social conditioning, and psychological relief from winter confinement.

— Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of boosts

Noun

Homewood Suites Charlotte Uptown The restaurant received 86% on June 30, with violations including employees in need of food safety training and unwashed hands.

— Eva Flowe July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
One robotic arm was even programmed to play Jenga, a game capable of exposing the shaky hands of many humans.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of hands

Noun

Museums can use data to manage traffic by adjusting opening hours and providing navigational aids, but digital tools also enable subtler interventions.

— Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
Since then the team has been working on the prototypes, using 3D printing to enhance the aids to further restore patients’ sense of smell.

— Hannah Docter-Loeb, Scientific American, 24 July 2026