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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backs (up)
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To an extent, data bears out the idea that these crackdowns tail off.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Uniting Prevention and Detection Traditional cybersecurity strategies often treat prevention and detection as separate undertakings—one team hardens systems to repel threats, while another prepares to identify and respond to breaches that slip through the cracks.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Another approach involves injecting the material directly into the deficit, in the form of a gel that subsequently hardens into a solid.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
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For example, a person who witnesses a store robbery or a suicide attempt they cannot be charged for failing to do anything.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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One of the most remote parts of the world where the sun never sets can now be experienced in luxury.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Everyday Flex Medium Testers raved that this lightweight hairspray sets styles in place but isn’t crunchy to the touch.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Backs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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