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

Elsewhere in defence, Liverpool will have their two senior left-backs — Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas — available, which may limit the opportunities for Luke Chambers (22) and Calum Scanlon (21). — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Declutter Your Jewelry Box or Ring Dish These can often become catch-alls for loose earring backs, tangled necklaces, and random coins. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026

The divisive trend first crossed my desk when Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in Paloma Wool’s sheer sarong-style version of the piece last summer, pairing the flowy garment with a cool oversized T-shirt and strappy sling-backs. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 July 2026

Argentina went to the backs and Delguy threw a long pass to the fullback who crossed untouched. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

As Walker settles in as Kansas City’s lead back in 2026, new running backs coach DeMarco Murray will be tasked with getting Johnson in position to challenge for the starting role by 2028. — Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Family members complained of soreness after hitting their backs or heads. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Straps with a lot of padding are key, and some backpacks offer mesh backs with air vents to keep you from getting overly sweaty in the summertime. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

The windows for language, communication, and motor development do not wait for call-backs that never come. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Verb

State backs fusion The company expects to break ground on the facility before the end of the year. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

This bill backs scientific evidence showing morning light is better for students because of the body’s internal regulation, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. — Mary Ella Hastings july 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Kelly Hall — executive director of the Fairness Project, a nonprofit that backs ballot measures that promote social and economic justice — said severe limits on constitutional amendments have become a trend. — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 14 July 2026

The Hollywood connection alone is worth the trip, but the food backs it up. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 12 July 2026

When no one else in the room backs her up, Caroline leaves and takes the girls with her. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026

Center-backs Aymeric Laporte and Pau Cubarsi haven't let any opponents come close to threatening Unai Simón's goal, while Rodri, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal have been great at controlling the tempo in key areas. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

The involvement of the IDC, the South African state lender that backs politically sensitive projects, gives the plan institutional cover. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

Lander also backs an ultra-wealth tax on individuals worth over $1 billion, as well as the Equal Tax Act, which matches tax rates for capital gains and ordinary income over $1 million. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 June 2026