Backup
Backup noun - A crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement.
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Synonyms for Backup
Reserves and backup are semantically related. in support topic. In some cases you can use "Reserves" instead a noun "Backup", when it comes to topics like reinforcements.
Nearby Word: backing
Reserves
Reserves noun - Civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army.
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Both words in one sentence
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We Have Reserves: JB's stunt (performing after 10pm) causes one of their backup dancers to be dropped from his dancing group.
Source: Series / Dream High 2 -
We Have Reserves: After the post-game dungeon, the girls believe they've destroyed the AI that ran the Reformation Program, only for the old prototype to reveal itself as being the backup program.
Source: Video Game / Criminal Girls -
Too Awesome to Use: Automatic weapons of any kind are devastatingly powerful, but chew right through your extremely limited ammunition reserves, encouraging players to keep slower-firing backup guns on hand.
Source: Video Game / BLOODCRUSHER II
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