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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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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
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 21 May 2025
These projects come from many different countries and often depend heavily on incentives and the backing of multiple partners — without that, financing can be extremely difficult.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 17 May 2025
The two backing vocalists helped carry that song’s chorus (where Idol originally handled both parts).
—Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
The demand comes with the backing of the White House after a joint phone call with US President Donald Trump, the Europeans said.
—Mariya Knight, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
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Noun
According to the bishops’ conference, the bill also has the backing of groups including the National Association of Evangelicals, the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations, the Rabbinical Council of America and Hindu American Foundation.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 21 May 2025
These projects come from many different countries and often depend heavily on incentives and the backing of multiple partners — without that, financing can be extremely difficult.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 17 May 2025
The two backing vocalists helped carry that song’s chorus (where Idol originally handled both parts).
—Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 17 May 2025
The demand comes with the backing of the White House after a joint phone call with US President Donald Trump, the Europeans said.
—Mariya Knight, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing
Noun
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For the moment, though, her support did not reach far beyond progressives.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Fans share outpouring of support after Sundae's cancer diagnosis As Sundae's fame grew, Gamble shared other things about their life together, eventually giving fans a glimpse of the lab's two-year battle with cancer.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Weighing The Risks And Rewards Companies need to weigh the benefits and downsides of endorsing political nominees and appointees.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Manhattan Democratic Party boss Keith Wright is endorsing Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan’s 2025 bid for city comptroller, dealing a blow to Mark Levine, Manhattan’s borough president who’s running against Brannan.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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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
Noun
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In addition, urgent cases are being referred for emergency cash assistance.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Kennealy was the head of the former Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, the agency that oversaw emergency shelter assistance shelters set up under the state’s right-to-shelter law.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
22 May 2025
Noun
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It was intended to prevent presidents from handing out patronage jobs and filling the administration with political cronies.—
Eileen Sullivan,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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In January 2022, the palace stripped him of his military affiliations and royal patronages.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Several groups, including those advocating for military veterans, the elderly and disabled people, have intervened in that case and requested that a larger panel of judges from the 5th Circuit reconsider the decision.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Kim decided to study to become a lawyer like her dad, passing the baby bar exam in 2021 and advocating for criminal justice reform over the years.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mellanby’s career numbers: 364 goals and 476 assists in 1,431 regular-season games (tied for 17th all-time).—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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In the first three games of last year’s Final, Florida held McDavid to no goals and three assists.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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