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Synonyms

backed

American  
[bakt] / bækt /

adjective

  1. having a back, backing, setting, or support (often used in combination).

    a low-backed sofa.

  2. (of fabric) having an extra set of threads in either the warp or the weft to provide added warmth.

  3. Photography. (of a film or plate) coated with a substance for absorbing light and thereby reducing halation.

backed British  
/ bækt /

adjective

    1. having a back or backing

    2. ( in combination )

      high-backed

      black-backed
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of backed

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at back 1, -ed 3

Example Sentences

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For 2026, the company backed its outlook and said it anticipates demand in core markets to stabilize.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The city’s powerful labor unions have backed her, along with much of the Democratic establishment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The move is aimed at ensuring dollar purchases are backed by genuine underlying needs, rather than driven by speculative activity, DBS senior economist Radhika Rao said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The proposal, backed by President Donald Trump, aims to save money and promote long-term corporate focus.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“Joel was like a godfather to me—a partner in my firm, the guy that ‘discovered’ me and backed me before anyone outside my family did.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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