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noun

ˈba-kiŋ How to pronounce backing (audio)
Definition of backingnext
1
as in support
an act or instance of helping the teacher's backing on the science project was invaluable

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2
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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backing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of back
1
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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2
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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3
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
The motion, which requires a change to the German Constitution, needs backing from two-thirds of the lawmakers elected to the country’s parliament. — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025 The start-up has secured backing from Series X Capital, and Alphabet will retain a minority stake, but the company refused to disclose any details about its seed funding or financial targets. — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025 Critically, Hamas has retained at least some popularity among Palestinians, and Hezbollah continues to enjoy the backing of Shiites in Lebanon. — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 17 Mar. 2025 While Trump's backing appears to have offered some relief to Tesla amid its recent and significant struggles, this has already garnered criticism on ethical grounds. — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 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
  • His administration has threatened steep tariffs on French exports, including wine and champagne, and has criticized EU leaders over defense spending and support for Ukraine.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Each pair of shoes is fitted with cork and foam insoles that mold to your foot shape to provide personalized support and cushioning, while the outsoles are made from slip-resistant rubber that will keep you comfy and confident on slick city streets.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 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
Noun
  • Store employees often provide assistance, answer questions and offer suggestions that can be helpful to both experienced and novice sewers.
    — Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The food bank also received supplemental food purchasing assistance from the Commodity Credit Corp., the government agency created to protect farm income and prices.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of advocating
Noun
  • Former Kings guard Kevin Huerter had 25 points, five rebounds and seven assists in his return to Sacramento.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This season Bryant is averaging 15.1 points, four assists and 3.5 rebounds.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 21 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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