Backing and Hold

Backing

Backing noun - An act or instance of helping.

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Hold and backing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hold" instead a noun "Backing".

Nearby Words: back, background, backer, backup, backed

Hold noun - The act or manner of holding.

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Backing and hold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backing" instead a noun "Hold".

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

good	good backing	good hold
full	full backing	full hold
true	true backing	true hold
legitimate	legitimate backing	legitimate hold
Other adjectives: empty, strong, actual, entire, massive, little, mental, additional, magical.

That said, in live performance, hide could definitely hold his own on backing vocal for either of these songs.

Source: The Immodest Orgasm
Ship Tease There's some Belligerent Sexual Tension between Donar and Suomi, but hints abound that they're getting close to each other, such as when they hold hands as they cheer the two Aquarions' victory over Kagura at the end of Episode 13 before backing away in embarrassment.

Source: Anime / Aquarion Evol
Even if they did agree to the plan, he'd have to hold her indefinitely since people would just exchange their B$ for real money (you know, with financial backing and stability) as quick as possible before the bank either collapsed or reneged on the deal when they got the Queen back.

Source: Artistic License Economics

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