backs (up)

Definition of backs (up)next
present tense third-person singular of back (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for backs (up)
Verb
  • Sacramento’s food scene grew more global Sacramento has long been recognized as one of the most diverse cities in the country, and that bears out in its food offerings.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Data bears out that description.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • With Ciri missing and Vilgefortz still at large, Yennefer’s ambition hardens into purpose.
    JP Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The confession struck him as both raw and deeply tragic, a glimpse of how ambition hardens into captivity.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • During the riots, Hamida witnesses a girl paraded naked on the streets.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Yoo will play the role of a police inspector who witnesses the incident.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Wide receiver Keon Coleman, who apparently doesn’t know how to use the app that sets alarms, has been benched by McDermott for three games and for the first series of another game.
    Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • One aspect that sets this group apart from others is its focus on civic engagement and educating members on local government.
    Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Backs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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