Synonyms for backing
ˈbæk ɪŋback·ing

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1. backing, backup, championship, patronagenoun

   the act of providing approval and support

   "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"

   Synonyms:
   fill-in, financial backing, patronage, relief, funding, financial support, backup, accompaniment, disdain, support, backup man, reliever, title, musical accompaniment, condescension, trade, championship, mount, computer backup, business, stand-in, clientele, substitute

2. backing, mountnoun

   something forming a back that is added for strengthening

   Synonyms:
   financial backing, riding horse, mount, financial support, patronage, climb, saddle horse, setting, funding, support, backup, championship, mountain

3. support, financial support, funding, backing, financial backingnoun

   financial resources provided to make some project possible

   "the foundation provided support for the experiment"

   Synonyms:
   support, backup, supporting, reinforcement, patronage, funding, financial support, keep, accompaniment, reenforcement, bread and butter, musical accompaniment, sustenance, financing, championship, mount, living, financial backing, documentation, livelihood

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1. • Layer
   • Strengthener

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1. backingnoun

   Synonyms:
   support, coöperation, seconding, assistance, subsidy

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1. List of paraphrases for "backing":

   support, supporting, seat-back, backup, seatback

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How to use backing in a sentence?

1. Lana Wood:

   I’m backing up Natalie, i’m sorry that this is shocking or upsetting to some people. But I’m taking care of Natalie.

2. Chris Murphy:

   Several days ago some of the president's comments seemed to suggest that he was once again backing away from his commitment to work on background checks legislation, i have been in contact with the White House this week since the president's comments - as late as last night - and I believe that the White House is still committed to trying to work on a comprehensive anti-gun violence proposal that would include strengthening background checks.

3. Charlie Chesbrough:

   This frenzy to acquire inventory is backing off a little bit so the price is starting to come down a little bit, that generally means that, four to eight weeks from now, on the retail side, we should see the froth come down a little bit, a little bit less upward pressure.

4. Joshua Landis:

   Two years ago they were fighting each other, now they are fighting together. Moreover there is a major shift in the regional issue in Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. I think they are preparing something and helping indirectly with weapons, training, and backing. this allows him to coordinate with Turkey and Qatar taking down Assad, even if it means arming Nusra and other Islamist forces.

5. Timothy Andrews Sayle:

   Short answer, this tweet makes no sense to me, and I don't see any evidence backing up this' decline by two thirds' business.