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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

Other Word Forms

  • half-backed adjective
  • well-backed adjective

Etymology

Origin of backed

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

Example Sentences

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Advocacy groups including Equal Rights Advocates, Child USA and Sanctuary for Families have backed her efforts, warning that allowing retaliatory defamation claims to proceed could chill survivors from coming forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Another county coach suggested the call was positive but said any improvements must be backed up by action.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Hershey backed its annual outlook, projecting net sales growth of 4% to 5% and adjusted earnings per share growth of 30% to 35%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It is the first delayed draw term loan backed by high-performance computing infrastructure and a customer contract to get investment-grade ratings, the company said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Roz backed away as the polar bear stalked toward her.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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