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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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The suspect was hit, along with one bystander, a juvenile, who did not sustain life-threatening injuries and is receiving treatment at a hospital.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 May 2026 -
Karen Diamond, 82, died on June 25 from injuries sustained in the attack.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Bias asks whether the system perpetuates, amplifies, or introduces systematic disadvantage, including through feedback loops where biased outputs reinforce biased inputs.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Officials stated the goal is to give drivers time to adjust and reinforce safe behavior around school buses.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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If Banchero believes in Mosley, that belief will carry influence.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Choose one priority and let consistency carry you further than force.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Those years of high draft picks have led to a roster with impressive high-end talent in its young core, and general manager Pat Verbeek added a slate of veteran signees to bolster it.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Orange juice – rich in vitamin C, potassium, folate and sometimes vitamin D – has solid nutritional benefits that can bolster your immune system and your skin health.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Several players supported the club’s decision.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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According to the complaint, detectives attributed statements to Hardin suggesting the killing was part of a ritual, despite no independent evidence to support that claim.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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But my curiosity proved stronger than my nay-saying.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The agency noted that criminal charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Choose one direction, adjust as needed, and let clarity guide your next step forward with confidence and steady follow-through while staying flexible in how things unfold.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Church and the Fields stayed at Shirley, a plantation just southeast of Richmond.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Shore (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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