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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But the support — from family members, colleagues and the fire service community — has remained constant.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025 -
Earlier this month, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said the company cut 4,000 customer support jobs this year due to efficiency gains directly linked to AI technology.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Authorities said the building’s foundation pillars gave way while construction workers were laying down concrete.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Votives and tealights are small and subtle accent options, while taper and pillar candles are often much larger.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Creating a routine and sticking to it can help the dog know what to expect and when, and they should be rewarded with positive reinforcement wherever possible, according to a report from Dogs Trust.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Panthers might be able to bring back some notable reinforcements following Sunday’s blowout loss against the New England Patriots.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Director Kate Rose Reynolds has magically infused the play with elements of dance, rhythmic drumming, highly creative use of props and movement designed by Taylor Jo Oxley.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Who’s decided that there will be no tree on this country road and that all props — carrots, bags and baskets, whip — will be mimed in thin air?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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When powered on, the e-uni will self-balance for easier mounting, with leg grips on either side to guide your stance while your feet are positioned on the fold-down platforms.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a season of head-turning announcements for the world of Caribbean music.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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These virtual stomps and rack-mounts are designed to be tweaked like their real-world counterparts, and up to eight effects can be daisy chained in one go, with easy drag-and-drop repositioning.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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The rail mounts on the frame can be locked at several different heights, while the mat’s rail is fixed at the midpoints of its left and right edges.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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The shutdown deadline looms as agencies brace for disruption—and scrutiny.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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On my table balances a Sculpey clay figurine of the Egyptian deity Ptah mashed with Unicron, whose wings serve the dual purpose of cape and sculpture brace.—
Lana Lin
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are a few modern touches throughout, like a commercial-grade kitchen, as food is a centerpiece of every guest’s stay.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Also as part of the benefit, Public Assembly will auction off a selection of items including a weeklong stay at a farmhouse in the Hamptons and a weekend stay at an apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, among other items.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Shore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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