BACKSTOPS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

backstops

verb

present tense third-person singular of backstop

as in aids

to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end the Nobel-winning geneticist was of course backstopped in his research by a team of highly talented assistants

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Recent Examples of backstops In a systemic crisis, Congressional appropriation—taxpayer money—backstops that fund. — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Senior goalkeeper Giada McGlynn backstops a defense led by juniors Payton Cable, Sophia Duncan and Kasey Glynn and sophomore Sahana Raju. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

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This process aids in the development of classic sparkling wine flavors such as shortbread, brioche, and crème fraiche as well as a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a sense of opulence.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
The waiver gives the studio permission to create a duplicate of an actor in costume, which aids in VFX work during postproduction.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of aids

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Uribe was based at the Mather National Guard facility near Rancho Cordova and served as a member of the state Counterdrug Task Force, a unit that assists local, tribal and federal law enforcement entities in combating drug traffickers.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Her dad builds custom houses, while her mom assists, mainly working on the interior design aspect.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026

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Jackson supports expanding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps certain homeowners and renters with energy costs.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Intelligence provided by the US and other partners helps Ukraine defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks by providing the locations of missile launchers as well as data on where the strikes are heading, and when.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

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