shore (up)

verb

Definition of shore (up)next
1
as in to sustain
to hold up or serve as a foundation for a highway tunnel shored up by massive columns of concrete

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2
as in to reinforce
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea) used an avalanche of statistics to shore up his claim that the state's economy is in fine shape

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shore (up)
  1. sustain
  2. reinforce
  3. carry
  4. bolster
  5. support
  6. prove
  7. stay
Verb
  • Little was later found dead by suicide, but Baker's home and belongings sustained $50,000 in damage.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Labrador mix puppy Whiskey broke two legs, while yorkie-terrier mix Pluto sustained minor injuries.
    Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of sustain
Verb
  • Fear is reinforced when workplace cultures focus too much on outcomes or perfection.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • From news coverage glorifying doorbuster deals to holiday movies romanticizing the act of gift-giving, media narratives often reinforce the idea that consumption equals joy.
    Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of reinforce
Verb
  • Brian Hudson of Fayetteville carries his daughter, Sedona Hudson-Deputy, 2, Friday during the ceremonial flipping of the light switch for the 31st season of Lights of the Ozarks on the Fayetteville downtown square.
    J.T. Wampler, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Made and used primarily in France and England, these small metal flower holders were carried by women attending the theater, opera and balls or calling on friends.
    Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of carry
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  • The move bolsters a Dodgers pitching rotation that was held together with baling wire and glue through two rounds of playoffs and the World Series.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • In the skies, the Syrian Air Force was bolstered by Russian warplanes.
    Lauren Kent, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of bolster
Verb
  • Week after week, the defense can’t tackle, can’t cover, can’t get a stop after a turnover, can’t stop the bleeding, can’t rush the passer, can’t clearly see Justin Fields running the ball is a primary option in the fourth quarter and can’t properly support Burrow.
    Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Research on curcumin has also shown that its antioxidant properties can help reduce acne and support a healthy aging process, as well as ease inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and eye disorders.
    Devinder Bains, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of support
Verb
  • Its must-have status in consumer garages nationwide, just proves the 5-series is great and is here to stay.
    Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
  • But the 2024 hurricane season – her 111th – proved too much.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of prove
Verb
  • Andrew Reichert is a growth entrepreneur, husband, and father experienced in juggling the demands of a busy life while trying to stay true to his purpose.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Which is to say, the hot stuff stays hot and the cool stuff stays cool.
    Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of stay
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“Shore (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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