Synonyms of backs

backs 1 of 2

noun

plural of back

1

as in rears

a behind part or surface

the back of the page was blank

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rears
• tails
• reverses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• faces
• fronts
• foreheads
• foreparts

2

as in soft spots

a vulnerable point

a candidate needing a loyal aide who can be relied upon to always watch his back

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soft spots
• jugulars
• underbellies
• ruins
• downfalls
• chinks
• Achilles' heels
• undoings
• tragic flaws
• hamartias

backs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of back

1

as in endorses

to promote the interests or cause of

she enthusiastically backed the plan to renovate and upgrade the school's facilities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endorses
• advocates
• supports
• champions
• embraces
• adopts
• stands up for
• patronizes
• goes in for
• helps
• aids
• sticks up for
• holds a brief for
• assists
• plumps (for)
• reinforces
• bolsters
• goes to bat for
• plonks (for)
• sides (with)
• plunks (for)
• forwards
• seconds
• buttresses
• saves
• espouses
• preaches
• furthers
• abets
• rescues
• backstops
• advances
• props (up)
• boosts
• plugs
• bails out
• delivers
• talks up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposes
• interferes
• thwarts
• frustrates
• baffles
• fails
• foils
• sabotages
• disappoints
• deserts
• lets down

2

as in aids

to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end

a number of influential people have already agreed to back the candidate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aids
• assists
• helps
• supports
• reinforces
• bolsters
• backstops
• forwards
• endorses
• abets
• saves
• guides
• props (up)
• promotes
• bears a hand
• facilitates
• sponsors
• encourages
• ministers (to)
• champions
• stands one in good stead
• furthers
• launches
• comforts
• advances
• fosters
• eases
• rescues
• sustains
• buttresses
• benefits
• serves
• patronizes
• attends
• succors
• nurtures
• profits
• boosts
• favors
• advises
• counsels
• emboldens
• mentors
• cares (for)
• obliges
• heartens
• bails out
• delivers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocks
• hinders
• opposes
• hampers
• obstructs
• inhibits
• impedes
• bars
• restrains
• handicaps
• interferes
• constrains
• holds back
• thwarts
• balks
• strangles
• fails
• foils
• frustrates
• baffles
• sabotages
• discourages
• disappoints
• deserts
• inconveniences
• lets down
• retards
• hurts
• stifles
• harms
• damages
• injures
• represses
• stunts
• disheartens
• straitens

3

as in reinforces

to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)

the author needs to back her thesis with more facts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reinforces
• bolsters
• supports
• proves
• confirms
• shores (up)
• corroborates
• buttresses
• substantiates
• establishes
• verifies
• affirms
• validates
• avouches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermines
• weakens
• undercuts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backs

Noun

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the best and brightest young backs in the game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Ground and pound While the Tigers’ rushing attack struggled, the Hurricanes turned to the running backs to ice the game. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2026

With the Cougars missing one of the best running backs in the country, BYU was forced to lean more on the legs of Bachmeier. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026

On Saturday, Dylan Edwards led all backs with 137 yards on 20 carries with three TDs. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

Putellas, immediately installed as club captain, most visibly shows her leadership skills by pushing up to the opposition centre-backs and encouraging her teammates to follow closely behind. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound corner fits the lengthy, rangy profile the Panthers have looked for in their defensive backs — and prior to a season-ending injury last year, Thornton had won the nickel corner job from Smith-Wade. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

That, of course, would not be a good luck for the running backs. — Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

Pakistan maintains ties with Iran, which backs the Houthi fighters responsible for firing missiles at Saudi Arabia where Mecca is situated. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 25 Sep. 2026

All in attendance—whether new to the brand or eager to discover something—simply wanted a conversational experience to demystify the scientific aspect that backs the brand’s formulas. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Outgoing House Democrat backs incumbent Republican lawmaker for re-election. — FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Keigetsu presses ahead with preparations despite lacking a consort as guardian, while Reirin backs her efforts and looks forward to her first outing in a royal capacity. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

The United Russia party, which backs Putin and has dominated domestic Russian politics for over 20 years, is widely expected to win a majority of seats. — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Jets backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen combined for 142 rushing yards on 32 carries. — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The California Nurses Association, which backs the proposition but has a long history of disputes with Regan, called for his resignation last week. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The private equity group, which also backs brands including Autry and Twinset, is helping Sessùn approach its growth plan with greater structure. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026