backed
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- half-backed adjective
- well-backed adjective
Etymology
Origin of backed
Example Sentences
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Gadson backed Withers in 1972 for a concert at Carnegie Hall that was recorded for a classic live album; the record opens with a version of “Use Me” that stretches past the eight-minute mark.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The U.S. president eventually backed down on his threats to take control of Greenland, but the dispute appeared to represent a turning point in his relations with Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Either way, Emma has backed herself into a corner and hopes that honesty and context will be her saving grace.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
The facility received an A3 rating from Moody’s, marking the first time a loan backed by high-performance computing infrastructure has achieved investment-grade status.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
In a rational market, the bonds backed by pools of weaker loans would have been priced lower than the bonds backed by stronger loans.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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