backed
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of backed
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at back 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The former Student Union President at St Mary's, Caoilte Hamil would not personally benefit but has backed the proposal.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Some critics have pointed out that the company is backed by private equity firms and is taking over local storefronts while directing profits back to veiled corporate headquarters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Global AI competition backed by industrial policy seems like the future.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The Hangzhou-based firm's machines have become synonymous with China's push to develop its booming robotics industry, backed by government support and strong domestic supply chains.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Instead of lunging forward to protect us, J.W. backed into the weeds, growling and whining.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
