BACKSTOPPING Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

backstopping

verb

present participle of backstop

as in assisting

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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However, cooler heads prevailed, with respectful interactions afterward, and Khabib Nurmagomedov even assisting Song.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
While Taunton was assisting, another vehicle hydroplaned toward them and Taunton pushed a person at the scene out of the way.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026

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In response, Parkwood and the superstar encouraged those seeking to support relief efforts to donate to Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen, both actively aiding affected communities.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
That could include sanctions against entities in India, Malaysia or other countries if they’re found to be aiding Iran.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

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Their first seven runs came off the lefty’s heater, helping the Cubs build a 9-0 advantage through four innings.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Here’s a look at how policy changes and protocol changes in high school football are helping make the sport safer.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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