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backed up

VERB

move backward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fall back retreat

WEAK

abandon withdraw

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forge

WEAK

continue defend pursue

VERB

support

Synonyms

WEAK

advance back champion confirm encourage help lend support promote pull for stand behind stand by

Antonyms

WEAK

continue defend pursue

Example Sentences

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Traffic appeared to be backed up for miles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But companies that have tested Mythos have since backed up its capabilities, with the US government, which had been in a legal dispute with Anthropic, eventually testing the model over security concerns.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

UCLA’s bats backed up Tinsley, with Bri Alejandre hitting a two-run home run to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead in the second inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The 19-year-old backed up his win in Liverpool last week with another impressive performance in Aberdeen to climb above Jonny Clayton.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

He backed up into his messenger bag, then quickly knelt down and scooped it up.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro