Thesaurus results for BACKUPS

backups

noun

plural of backup

as in jams

a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement there was the inevitable backup of travelers trying to pass through airport security

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as in replacements

a person or thing that takes the place of another you didn't get the lead position, but you can be the backup to the chosen singer

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Recent Examples of backups Cornelius’s multi-million dollar plan to improve traffic backups near I-77 Exit 28 is underway. — Laura Horne july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 However, technology has limits, making human backups essential. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 According to the inspection report, multiple backups were found during a three compartment sink test, and there were leaks throughout the plumbing system beneath the 3-compatment sink. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 The Illinois Tollway plans to reduce backups at the congested nexus by adding lanes to northbound and southbound I-355 in the Downers Grove area as well as ramp improvements. — Marni Pike, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Different software versions, and even different storage media, can preserve different file fragments and automatic backups. — Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 2 July 2026 Not to lose your messages and media, set up your Signal Backup (Settings -> Backups -> Enable backups -> View recovery key -> Copy to clipboard -> Next -> Enter the recovery key -> Next -> Continue -> Choose your backup plan). — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026 Two dominant wins preceded a sad but inconsequential loss in a third game that had no bracket stakes, with backups in the lineup. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Still, the backups for Argentina are probably better than the best players for Jordan. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

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Their deals with Spotify and Netflix fizzled, and Meghan’s As Ever lifestyle brand reportedly is struggling to offload her jams and other products.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Mariano Rivera earned his 400th save, escaping two jams and getting six outs to preserve the New York Yankees’ 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of jams

Noun

These are useful for keeping in a desk drawer, gym bag or pantry for quick meal replacements or post-workout recovery.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
That does not cover additional fees for potting mix, refreshed plants, new filters or planter replacements.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of replacements

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This directly aims to address the scaling bottlenecks that frequently disrupt the transition from UAV prototyping to thousands of operational units.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
More than half rely on at least nine vendors and tools to complete a single campaign, and 88% say C-suite approval bottlenecks delay launches.

— Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of bottlenecks

Noun

Spain’s technical staff and substitutes rushed off the bench to protest.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
This includes the substitutes and even those who haven’t played a single minute, who celebrated every goal with the same enthusiasm as the starters.

— Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026