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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

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

Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, though she isn’t backing down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But he knew there was no backing out now.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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