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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
Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Continuing the sports metaphor, the trio and their backing band treated the stage like a basketball court or soccer pitch, with some additional horns and bassists playing off of each other like a seasoned team.
—Jake Harris
june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
But Platner will have the Democratic establishment backing him, too.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 10 June 2026
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Noun
Joe Baldacci, a state senator, is seen as the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination and has the backing of House Democrats' campaign arm, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Continuing the sports metaphor, the trio and their backing band treated the stage like a basketball court or soccer pitch, with some additional horns and bassists playing off of each other like a seasoned team.
—Jake Harris
june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Verb
The Massachusetts Republican Party is slamming both Markey and Healey for backing Platner.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
But Platner will have the Democratic establishment backing him, too.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backing
Noun
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In the immediate aftermath of the stabbing, Lang was responsible for organizing a protest in support of Metcalf.—
Shawna Mizelle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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El Tri will have an edge competing at high altitude and with the support of home fans, but Mexico is winless in World Cup openers.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Ma has also secured sponsorships for his World Cup appearance from some of the biggest Chinese brands, including technology firm Lenovo and electronics giant Hisense.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Today, his videos regularly attract tens of millions of views, creating a business supported by advertising revenue, sponsorships and other commercial opportunities.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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They were viewed as Xavi endorsing Laporta’s main rival at the ballot box - Victor Font - during the build-up to a March election Laporta won.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Raman, whose district stretches from Silver Lake to Reseda, was until recently a Bass ally, endorsing her reelection bid.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Valerio finally stopped the driver by conducting a PIT maneuver at the intersection of Riverside Park Place and Park Street, with nearby officers assisting with the arrest.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Travelers are assisting scientists by helping to collect data that contributes to long-term environmental research, wildlife monitoring, and conservation efforts.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Noting that Friday marked the Nasdaq Composite's steepest single-day drop since April 2025, Citi's analysts pointed to the hotter-than-expected labor market figures reinforcing expectations of potential Fed hikes later this year.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Inspect fences and perform any repairs or maintenance, such as reinforcing posts or replacing rotted sections.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Leal says there are warning signs consumers should watch for when seeking immigration assistance online.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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This week’s missile barrage also made for good PR, especially in Lebanon, where the government has moved to stop Iran’s patronage of Hezbollah and limit its influence on the country’s affairs.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In her account, Richmond indeed emerges as its progenitor—through his theorizing, his behind-the-scenes parliamentary and polemical maneuvering, and his patronage of Thomas Paine.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The impromptu choir, alongside dozens of others in the audience, was advocating for cuts to the Sacramento Police Department in favor of funding youth violence intervention, a community ambassador program, homelessness services and fee waivers for underserved residents.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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As part of her partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim's Detect the SOS campaign, Vergara is advocating for patients with hypertension — which is associated with several serious complications — by encouraging them to stay knowledgeable about their own health.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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