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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Produced by Tomás Cortés of Cine Animal, with the backing of Panama’s Ministry of Culture, the film melds animation, archival footage, and interviews to chronicle Guardia’s personal quest sparked by childhood memories of Zachrisson’s unsettling yet fascinating artworks.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
Despite Trump’s public backing of Luna’s effort, Johnson stuck to his concerns that proxy voting could apply to other circumstances — something Luna has adamantly pushed back against, noting her bill’s text is specifically for new parents.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
With her My Band Y’all band providing muscular backing, Clarkson gave the rock classic a melancholy makeover, injecting an extra layer of longing into Dave Grohl’s lyrics, as well as, of course, busting out one of signature paint-peeling high notes.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
His backing of a conservative judge who lost a Wisconsin Supreme Court race by 10 points has further heightened concerns about his political influence.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
Despite Trump’s public backing of Luna’s effort, Johnson stuck to his concerns that proxy voting could apply to other circumstances — something Luna has adamantly pushed back against, noting her bill’s text is specifically for new parents.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2025
With her My Band Y’all band providing muscular backing, Clarkson gave the rock classic a melancholy makeover, injecting an extra layer of longing into Dave Grohl’s lyrics, as well as, of course, busting out one of signature paint-peeling high notes.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
His backing of a conservative judge who lost a Wisconsin Supreme Court race by 10 points has further heightened concerns about his political influence.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 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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