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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)
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Officers arrived and found the motorcyclist, only identified as a male adult, suffering from injuries sustained in the collision.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Following that, the letter calls for the development of a 20-year strategy with bipartisan support to ensure Colorado sustains and extends its leadership as the nation’s leading non-coastal technology and innovation hub.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Further reinforcing the overlap, businesses and residents increasingly are fleeing high taxes and prices in Illinois for a lower cost of living in Indiana.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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It's formulated with the label's game-changing Alpha Keratin 60KU, which nourishes the scalp, repairs damage, and reinforces hair strength.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Over the first two rounds, ESPN/ABC will broadcast approximately 18 games, NBA/Peacock will carry approximately 28 games, while Prime will carry approximately one-third of the games.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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And just a month before Mulligan’s accident there had been a crash on I-10 in which a truck collided with a Lincoln Town Car carrying Harris’s aunt, along with her husband, her blind brother, and her teen-aged granddaughter.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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But the 2026 Faces of Death is actually really good, and having a better understanding of the original — including the controversy that has hovered around it for decades — will only bolster your appreciation of the delicate balancing act that Goldhaber and co-writer Isa Mazzei have pulled off.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gray is a 14-year big league veteran who was brought to Boston to bolster the starting rotation and provide an additional playoff-caliber starter behind ace Garrett Crochet.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is the time to nourish habits that support your focus.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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These small changes reduce waste, limit plastic use, and support a more mindful lifestyle without sacrificing convenience, helping both your home and the environment over time.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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After reviewing the case, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and the Draper City Prosecutor have declined to file charges against Paul, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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But while the civil court found the war crimes allegations were mostly proven on a balance of probabilities, the war crime murder charges would have to be proved in a criminal court to a higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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While the situation may feel serious, Lipsher stressed that preparation is about staying ahead of the problem, not panicking.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Costs, such as equipment, have crept up over time while soybean prices have stayed low.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Shore (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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