Synonyms of backs

backs 1 of 2

noun

plural of back

1

as in rears

a behind part or surface

the back of the page was blank

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rears
• tails
• reverses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• faces
• fronts
• foreheads
• foreparts

2

as in soft spots

a vulnerable point

a candidate needing a loyal aide who can be relied upon to always watch his back

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soft spots
• jugulars
• underbellies
• ruins
• downfalls
• chinks
• Achilles' heels
• undoings
• tragic flaws
• hamartias

backs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of back

1

as in endorses

to promote the interests or cause of

she enthusiastically backed the plan to renovate and upgrade the school's facilities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endorses
• advocates
• supports
• champions
• embraces
• adopts
• stands up for
• patronizes
• goes in for
• helps
• aids
• sticks up for
• holds a brief for
• assists
• plumps (for)
• reinforces
• bolsters
• goes to bat for
• plonks (for)
• sides (with)
• plunks (for)
• forwards
• seconds
• buttresses
• saves
• espouses
• preaches
• furthers
• abets
• rescues
• backstops
• advances
• props (up)
• boosts
• plugs
• bails out
• delivers
• talks up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposes
• interferes
• thwarts
• frustrates
• baffles
• fails
• foils
• sabotages
• disappoints
• deserts
• lets down

2

as in aids

to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end

a number of influential people have already agreed to back the candidate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aids
• assists
• helps
• supports
• reinforces
• bolsters
• backstops
• forwards
• endorses
• abets
• saves
• guides
• props (up)
• promotes
• bears a hand
• facilitates
• sponsors
• encourages
• ministers (to)
• champions
• stands one in good stead
• furthers
• launches
• comforts
• advances
• fosters
• eases
• rescues
• sustains
• buttresses
• benefits
• serves
• patronizes
• attends
• succors
• nurtures
• profits
• boosts
• favors
• advises
• counsels
• emboldens
• mentors
• cares (for)
• obliges
• heartens
• bails out
• delivers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocks
• hinders
• opposes
• hampers
• obstructs
• inhibits
• impedes
• bars
• restrains
• handicaps
• interferes
• constrains
• holds back
• thwarts
• balks
• strangles
• fails
• foils
• frustrates
• baffles
• sabotages
• discourages
• disappoints
• deserts
• inconveniences
• lets down
• retards
• hurts
• stifles
• harms
• damages
• injures
• represses
• stunts
• disheartens
• straitens

3

as in reinforces

to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)

the author needs to back her thesis with more facts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reinforces
• bolsters
• supports
• proves
• confirms
• shores (up)
• corroborates
• buttresses
• substantiates
• establishes
• verifies
• affirms
• validates
• avouches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermines
• weakens
• undercuts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backs

Noun

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound corner fits the lengthy, rangy profile the Panthers have looked for in their defensive backs — and prior to a season-ending injury last year, Thornton had won the nickel corner job from Smith-Wade. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

That, of course, would not be a good luck for the running backs. — Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Would Reid have asked him to rate running backs the next year? — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

With their backs against the wall, Philadelphia had to dig deep and get a win to avoid a historic collapse. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

And beyond the line, the Bruins’ wide receivers, tight ends and running backs have excelled in the run blocking department, putting their bodies on the line for explosive ground plays and sprinting down field to help the backs get extra yards. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

In essence, many residents live with their backs to the steepest sections of the highway. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

At scenic overlooks, people turn their backs to the landscape to stage a selfie photograph. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks over the New York Yankees 5-3 on Saturday night, giving the D-backs' slim playoff hopes a boost. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Verb

Pakistan maintains ties with Iran, which backs the Houthi fighters responsible for firing missiles at Saudi Arabia where Mecca is situated. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 25 Sep. 2026

All in attendance—whether new to the brand or eager to discover something—simply wanted a conversational experience to demystify the scientific aspect that backs the brand’s formulas. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Outgoing House Democrat backs incumbent Republican lawmaker for re-election. — FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Keigetsu presses ahead with preparations despite lacking a consort as guardian, while Reirin backs her efforts and looks forward to her first outing in a royal capacity. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

The United Russia party, which backs Putin and has dominated domestic Russian politics for over 20 years, is widely expected to win a majority of seats. — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Jets backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen combined for 142 rushing yards on 32 carries. — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The California Nurses Association, which backs the proposition but has a long history of disputes with Regan, called for his resignation last week. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The private equity group, which also backs brands including Autry and Twinset, is helping Sessùn approach its growth plan with greater structure. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026