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noun

ˈba-kiŋ How to pronounce backing (audio)
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as in support
an act or instance of helping the teacher's backing on the science project was invaluable

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as in sponsorship
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking the museum exhibition would not have been possible without corporate backing

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verb

present participle of back
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as in endorsing
to promote the interests or cause of she enthusiastically backed the plan to renovate and upgrade the school's facilities

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as in assisting
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end a number of influential people have already agreed to back the candidate

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as in reinforcing
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea) the author needs to back her thesis with more facts

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Recent Examples of backing
Noun
Analysts have said the lack of U.S. and Israeli support would prove problematic for any hopes to advance the plan, but European backing may substantially change that picture. — William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025 The one with the most backing is the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, which has 20 Republican co-sponsors and was introduced by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL). — Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Mar. 2025 Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is plowing ahead with this GOP plan and is set to hold a vote in the House on Tuesday without the backing of Democrats. — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025 With its proprietary technology, a scalable business model, and strong backing from Hadrena, Clays is well-positioned to become a dominant force in the interactive social gaming sector. — Lela London, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for backing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing
  1. support
  2. endorsing
  3. reinforcing
  4. assistance
  5. patronage
  6. advocating
  7. assist
  8. supporting
Noun
  • The bill passed Friday evening in a 54-46 vote, with the support of Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Angus King (I-Maine), who caucuses with Democrats.
    — Sophia Vento, The Hill, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Its high back reclines to six different positions, and the wide armrests offer space and support that’s helpful while reading.
    — Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of support
Verb
  • Congress could pass legislation endorsing the proposal, compelling reason or not.
    — Michael Wilner, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Musk’s contributions have ranged from endorsing GB News commentator Alex Armstrong’s call to ban Starmer from office (which is not possible under the UK’s constitution), to commenting on Peters’ work.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.
    — Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.
    — Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of reinforcing
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  • At least 10 local agencies were set to get a portion of the funding, which would ultimately provide housing assistance to more than 1,500 people in the Richmond region, per Homeward's news release.
    — Karri Peifer, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Those traveling to front line regions or Ukraine's border with Belarus may be exposed to Russian and Belarusian military and security presence, active ground combat, frequent shelling, missile and drone attacks, and limitations on the Embassy's ability to provide assistance.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of assistance
Noun
  • After a brief return to local control in the 1930s, the state reasserted authority over Kansas City police to weaken political boss Tom Pendergast, who had used the department for patronage and election fraud.
    — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Madigan’s vaunted 13th Ward political operation was one of the last vestiges of the old Democratic machine at work, a system that rewarded loyal campaign workers with patronage jobs and focused on constituent services and old-fashioned door-knocking to drum up support.
    — Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of patronage
Verb
  • Within weeks, over one million individuals met with the digital Santa, advocating their right to be on the nice list.
    — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.
    — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of advocating
Noun
  • Foundation Academy 9, Orlando University 0 Buzz: G. Rodriguez had 4 goals and an assist for Foundation (7-4).
    — Johnny Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Dominique Neville, Hillsdale lacrosse: The senior scored four goals and had an assist in a 14-4 victory over Priory.
    — Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of assist
Verb
  • The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.
    — Ju-min Park and Hongji Kim, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
  • If your current job in comms is growing stale, consider pivoting to supporting an organization fighting climate change.
    — Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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