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as in endorsed
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 aided
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 reinforced
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 backed
Composer and sound designer Christopher Kriz’s transitional music amplifies Hedda’s restless internal state with electric guitar and drums backed by a relentless, clock-like beat.
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Raman backed Bass’s reelection, then announcing her own mayoral bid, drawing fierce criticism from the labor group.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Among those projects is an integrated textile and apparel complex in the West Qantara industrial zone backed by Chinese group Zhejiang Jasan, which signed an agreement with the general authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
More than 1,000 artists and labels have backed a new boycott effort to geo-block their music from being streamed in Israel.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Creatine supplements that work and don’t taste chalky This Jolly Rancher Cherry creatine delivers 5 grams per serving (the standard effective dose backed by research).
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Those funds often backed far-right Republican insurgents.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
On his way out the door, Falvey also backed Zoll’s ability to make the transition smooth.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Vuitton is plotting a full-court press throughout 2026 around the motif’s origins, with special-edition anniversary collections backed by dedicated campaigns, pop-ups and other animations and surprises.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Raman backed Bass’s reelection, then announcing her own mayoral bid, drawing fierce criticism from the labor group.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Among those projects is an integrated textile and apparel complex in the West Qantara industrial zone backed by Chinese group Zhejiang Jasan, which signed an agreement with the general authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
More than 1,000 artists and labels have backed a new boycott effort to geo-block their music from being streamed in Israel.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Creatine supplements that work and don’t taste chalky This Jolly Rancher Cherry creatine delivers 5 grams per serving (the standard effective dose backed by research).
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Those funds often backed far-right Republican insurgents.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
On his way out the door, Falvey also backed Zoll’s ability to make the transition smooth.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Vuitton is plotting a full-court press throughout 2026 around the motif’s origins, with special-edition anniversary collections backed by dedicated campaigns, pop-ups and other animations and surprises.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed
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My record reflects that balance, which is why I have been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of the Police and rated excellent by the LGBTQ+ Democrats of Mecklenburg County — independent organizations that evaluate judges based on fairness, professionalism, and adherence to the law.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Franklin is endorsed by CTU, and her policy prescriptions — heavy on taxes on the wealthy — reflect that union’s views.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The indictment further claims that Hamas earned millions of dollars from cigarette smuggling throughout the war, and that Zini’s shipments could have aided the enemy.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Albritton said the current state of the market has been aided by Florida getting through the 2025 hurricane season without a direct hit.—
Jim Turner,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the slow drip of revelations has reinforced a perception that power protects itself and that ordinary citizens live under a different standard.—
Kaitlyn Buss,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Other concerns have now been reinforced in court.—
Natalie Leticia Gallón,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some Democratic candidates, including Tom Steyer and Tony Thurmond, have advocated for more aggressive positions such as abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, reflecting a perspective that strong anti-Trump positioning is essential in response to federal immigration enforcement threats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The technology could also improve performance in collaborative tasks that require physical contact, such as object handling, assisted mobility devices, and service robotics, by allowing robots to continuously adjust grip and contact force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Having stabilized his ship in orbit around the black hole, Dr Hans Reinhardt (a bizarre, OTT performance from Maximilian Schell) now plans to fly into it, assisted by an unquestioning crew of automatons with a very dark origin story.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Sealy impressed with three blocks and bolstered what would have been a six-player rotation -- without Knox and Wagner -- to seven.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The introductions of Ruben Dias and Rayan Cherki bolstered City, whereas Slot was slow to take off the ineffective Cody Gakpo, with Jones still waiting to be introduced when the visitors equalised.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The editorial strategy, Cheney said, is supported by a social media presence designed to work in tandem with the reporting.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The State Marketplace Network, a collective of 22 state marketplaces supported by the National Academy for State Health Policy, said initial enrollment figures raise concern.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The strategy, which Beijing and developers see as a way to accelerate progress and compete with US rivals, has helped Chinese companies make notable gains.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The diplomatic couple, Juul and Rød‑Larsen, helped facilitate contacts between the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Israeli government that led to the 1993-1995 Oslo Accords.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Backed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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