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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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They were voiced amid mounting speculation that the fund is to withdraw its backing for LIV Golf.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

They were backing away from the playoffs, not heading toward them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Shares have since bounced back after the company announced in February it was backing out of the bidding war by not matching Paramount’s latest offer.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

I can see things going wrong for De Zerbi against his old club, so I am backing Brighton to nick the points here.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

One woman nodded, backing up Mr. Patterson like Mrs. Patterson would have done.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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