backs 1 of 2

plural of back
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as in rears
a behind part or surface the back of the page was blank

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as in soft spots
a vulnerable point a candidate needing a loyal aide who can be relied upon to always watch his back

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backs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of back
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as in reinforces
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea) the author needs to back her thesis with more facts

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Verb
  • The Morgan Stanley note reinforces our decision to own both Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The new scar tissue supports and reinforces the esophageal muscles to prevent acid from backing up into the throat.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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  • Leaders can foster this by regularly communicating the company’s vision and showing how each role supports it.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The small-government group the Arizona Free Enterprise Club supports the measure.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • As with all facial massagers, a slight pink flush on the skin indicates a boost in blood circulation, which proves that the tool is working as intended.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While suede is most often associated with jackets, belts, and Western-leaning boots, the new crop of handbag offerings proves that they can be sophisticated, modern, and unique.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Backs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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