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backed

[bakt] / bækt /
ADJECTIVE
supported
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approved assisted endorsed favored
STRONG
advocated aided bankrolled bolstered boosted championed encouraged financed fostered furthered helped promoted propped seconded sponsored underwritten upheld
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproved
WEAK
backless discouraged opposed
ADJECTIVE
supplied with a back
Synonyms
STRONG
reinforced stiffened strengthened
WEAK
built-up
Antonyms
WEAK
backless discouraged opposed

Example Sentences

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Despite the backdrop of higher energy prices, the group said it hasn’t experienced supply disruptions to date, and backed its guidance for 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The company’s locations “run on our proprietary software and are backed by a small team of floating field technicians,” says Lau.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan targets widespread quantum computer availability by 2030, backed by an estimated $16 billion in state support.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

A poll conducted by the Economist/YouGov in February found that 16% of voters who backed Trump during the last election thought he was covering up Epstein's crimes.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

I pulled up the edge of my petticoat to cover my nose and backed against the wall of the house.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff