shore

noun

Definition of shorenext
as in support
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else the carpenter placed a shore underneath the sagging roof of the porch

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  1. support
  2. pillar
  3. reinforcement
  4. prop
  5. mounting
  6. mount
  7. brace
  8. stay
Noun
  • On a longer flight, having some additional neck support can make a significant difference.
    — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Days passed without the administration providing Impacted Party 1 any traditional support services, that would have included time off.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • The officer stops at the pillar between the car’s windows, such that the driver must crane their neck backward to make eye contact and could only open fire awkwardly.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • For generations, American streets and parks showcased the tall, stately pillars of rows and rows of elm trees.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of pillar
Noun
  • Leather maintains more traditional materials for the midle two stripes and tongue, but further reinforcements come via ribbed laces that should provide greater lockdown.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • As Atari wrapped up his tour, the day’s heat was chasing the Ostrich Army out of their beds to go and greet the reinforcements who were trickling in.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of reinforcement
Noun
  • Among the props are claymation red pepper and bacon with armature arms, olive barbells, frozen food boxes, and desserts.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There are also no college player props allowed in New York sports betting.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of prop
Noun
  • The weapon begins spinning violently, dragging the service member around before throwing him several yards from the mounting.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
  • After that, there are further stages including preparation, conservation, and mounting.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of mounting
Noun
  • In its latest incarnation, designed by the firm S9, the curtain wall has darkened and the electronic billboards brightened, so that the tower resembles a TV mount, more apparatus than architecture.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Ben Ali was the prized mount of James Ben Ali Haggin, who owned of most of Rancho Del Paso in northern Sacramento County.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • Edwards returned to the field later in the first half on crutches with a large brace covering his knee.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Kohl did not return after halftime and was seen on the sideline wearing a knee brace before later being diagnosed with a knee sprain.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of brace
Noun
  • The 24-hour fitness center has state-of-the-art machines, and dogs are welcome for a $75 fee per stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • For a splurge and pampered stay, book a room at the Inn at Black Star Farms just south of town.
    — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of stay
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“Shore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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