1
as in testifies (to)
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backs (up)
Verb
-
Recent research from the Boston Fed bears out a February analysis from Moody’s Analytics that found that the top 10% of earners – households making about $250,000 a year or more – account for one-half of all spending.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025 -
To an extent, data bears out the idea that these crackdowns tail off.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
When a partner continually feels trapped behind excuses or counterattacks, the original frustration then hardens into resentment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
-
But as Beijing hardens its ties with Russia, North Korea and other nations unfriendly to the West, the emergence of two camps and the contest between them appears clearer than ever.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Ray’s daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
-
Ray’s other daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
But the compensation aspect isn’t the only thing that sets the auction platform apart.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
-
And after winning the Ballon d’Or’s Kopa Trophy (given to the world’s best player under 21) in back-to-back years, the 18-year-old sets his sights on a Champions League title with Barcelona and World Cup glory with Spain this season.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Backs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share