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In the background

Synonyms for "in the background" (12 found)

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Informal (3)

Adj, adv, noun, prep, slang(1 words)
behind
Adj, adv, noun, slang(1 words)
sub rosa
Prep_phrase, slang(1 words)
in the dark

General use (9)

Adj, adv, name, noun, verb(1 words)
underground
Adj, noun, verb(2 words)
backgroundundercover
Adj, prep_phrase(1 words)
behind the scenes
Adj, adv, noun, verb(1 words)
tandem
Adj, adv, noun(1 words)
sotto voce
Prep_phrase(1 words)
with bated breath
Adverb(1 words)
secretly
Adj, adv(1 words)
back to back

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