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Antonyms for backup
ˈbækˌʌpback·up

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  1. backupnoun

    Synonyms:
    spare, reserve, extra, standby, blockage, substitute, block, stand-in

  2. backupadjective

    standby, reserve or extra

    I am only a backup player.

    Synonyms:
    substitute, stand-in, reserve, spare, blockage, block, standby, extra

  3. backupnoun

    That is intended as a backup.

    Make a backup copy of that file.

    Synonyms:
    spare, reserve, extra, standby, block, blockage, stand-in, substitute

  4. backupnoun

    An accumulation of material that halts the flow or movement of something.

    The blockage caused a backup in the plumbing.

    Synonyms:
    block, stand-in, substitute, spare, reserve, blockage

  5. backupnoun

    reinforcements

    He's got a gun - you better send for backup.

    Synonyms:
    block, stand-in, spare, substitute, reserve, blockage

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  1. backupnoun

    an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

    "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet"

    Synonyms:
    computer backup, substitute, patronage, reliever, accompaniment, backing, support, relief, backup man, musical accompaniment, championship, stand-in, fill-in

  2. stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-innoun

    someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

    "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"

    Synonyms:
    backup man, rest period, second-stringer, stand-in, respite, support, accompaniment, ease, rest, succour, allayer, assuagement, relief pitcher, musical accompaniment, rilievo, easing, replacement, reserve, easement, reliever, relief, alleviation, fill-in, succor, comforter, substitute, relievo, moderation, computer backup, ministration, sculptural relief, embossment, championship, backing, patronage, fireman

  3. accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup, supportnoun

    a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

    Synonyms:
    fill-in, financial backing, reenforcement, reinforcement, patronage, escort, living, supporting, complement, keep, accompaniment, livelihood, support, bread and butter, co-occurrence, backup man, reliever, musical accompaniment, backing, financial support, sustenance, funding, championship, concomitant, computer backup, relief, stand-in, documentation, attendant, substitute

  4. backup, computer backupnoun

    (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device

    "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"

    Synonyms:
    computer backup, substitute, patronage, reliever, accompaniment, backing, support, relief, backup man, musical accompaniment, championship, stand-in, fill-in

  5. backing, backup, championship, patronagenoun

    the act of providing approval and support

    "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"

    Synonyms:
    fill-in, financial backing, patronage, relief, funding, financial support, accompaniment, disdain, support, backup man, reliever, title, musical accompaniment, backing, condescension, trade, championship, mount, computer backup, business, stand-in, clientele, substitute

How to use backup in a sentence?

  1. Jordan Spieth:

    I had to have a backup plan, but I woke up and felt good that day and went through with it.

  2. Maricopa County:

    With the backup equipment and the other certified tabulation equipment not subpoenaed, the Board of Supervisors, Elections Department and Recorder's Office are working with our current vendor to replace the subpoenaed equipment so we will be able to serve voters for the November 2021 election.

  3. Fox Cahn:

    Once police have probable cause, and issue a specific individual a warrant, then that person is at risk from nearly all the apps on their phone that collect location and health data, at that point, there's a much broader list of concerns : Google location data, their search histories, their Apple health data, their device backups in iCloud if they use an iPhone or their Android device backup.

  4. Ohio Senate:

    It’s wrong that we've let our Border Patrol agents suffer like this with no backup and terrible policies, these guys aren't asking for more money, not even more manpower, they're just asking for good policy.

  5. Dave Bremer:

    I called her and I said,' I could really be overstepping the boundaries here, but I just want to let you know that if you need a backup plan for Dave Bremer, my family and I are willing to offer guardianship,' and she said,' I am going to sleep better tonight than I have in a long time.'.

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