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backing

[bak-ing] / ˈbæk ɪŋ /
NOUN
support
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advocacy aid assistance encouragement endorsement help sponsorship subsidy
STRONG
abetment accompaniment adherence aegis auspices championing championship funds grant patronage reinforcement sanction secondment
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blockage hindrance hurt injury obstruction opposition stop
WEAK
disfavor

Example Sentences

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The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund aimed at backing British AI firms, which she said was "crucial to our national security and economic prosperity".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

That's right, I am backing Eddie - the law of averages means he has to get a result against Bournemouth some day.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

LIV is facing the possibility of imminent closure with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund on the verge of pulling its backing for LIV, according to a person familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Ditto Steyer, though he’s got a much higher profile and backing from several key unions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Renn came after him, backing out on hands and knees and dragging two hazelwood packs -one of them his own.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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