as in assisting
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
the Nobel-winning geneticist was of course backstopped in his research by a team of highly talented assistants
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Police body camera video played during the proceedings showed the women assisting Arielle Konig, whose face was covered in blood.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
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Towns returned the favor, assisting on three Brunson baskets — each coming in the fourth quarter, when the game tightened and every possession mattered more.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The indictment charges Guzman with 33 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of a false income tax return and four counts of making and subscribing a false income tax return, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Kings beat the rival Oilers during Kopitar’s home finale, aiding the team’s push to earn a playoff spot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Now Blair, who was adopted as a baby, is pursuing a career in the genomic registry field, helping people who don’t have access to their own medical histories.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Aily enables real-time marketing allocation across channels, helping brands rebalance spend, reduce complexity and directly link investment to measurable business outcomes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Backstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstopping. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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