backed
Americanadjective
adjective
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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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He said, “Obsession’s” $403-million worldwide gross is a “big win” for Focus Features, the indie distributor backed by Universal, but it doesn’t compare to what a major studio needs from a tentpole release.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
Rep. Dan Goldman, is also widely recognized as a progressive – and was backed by Mamdani – but does not currently affiliate with the DSA.
From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026
Jersey's Chief Minister has backed the idea of a golf course site in St Peter coming into public ownership.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
It recently backed a requirement that government review new “frontier” AI models before developers deploy them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
Before long, I was lugging a basket of food across our field to the Rowans’ small spread, which backed onto ours.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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