plural backings
1
: something forming a back
a tape with adhesive backing
2
b
: the music that is played along with someone who is singing or playing the main tune : the music that accompanies the lead musician
… she plans to record the songs with the backing of an orchestra.—
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c
: endorsement especially of a warrant by a magistrate
Examples of backing in a Sentence
The tape has an adhesive backing.
The project has received financial backing from several investors.
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But the former North Bay Village manager has the backing of Carollo, a Miami politician considered an establishment unto himself.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Although both The Wild Robot and Inside Out 2 benefited from a larger budget and bigger studio backing, Flow managed to pull ahead of both films in the Oscar race.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Its model revolves around the concept of bringing together future-forward minds and available monetary backing.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The Iron Dome, developed with U.S. backing, has intercepted thousands of rockets and has a success rate topping 90%, according to Israel.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 21 May 2025
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Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Although both The Wild Robot and Inside Out 2 benefited from a larger budget and bigger studio backing, Flow managed to pull ahead of both films in the Oscar race.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Its model revolves around the concept of bringing together future-forward minds and available monetary backing.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The Iron Dome, developed with U.S. backing, has intercepted thousands of rockets and has a success rate topping 90%, according to Israel.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for backing
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“Backing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backing. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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backing
noun
back·ing
ˈbak-iŋ 
1
: something forming a back
2
Medical Definition
backing
noun
back·ing
ˈbak-iŋ
: the metal portion of a dental crown, bridge, or similar structure to which a porcelain or plastic tooth facing is attached
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