Thesaurus results for SHORES

shores

noun

plural of shore

as in pillars

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of shores The remote island in Lake Superior lies roughly three hours by ferry off of Northern Michigan’s shores. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026 Life-threatening swells and rip currents are possible along east- and south-facing shores. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Set along the quieter shores of San José del Cabo, the intimate retreat elevates wellness through its partnership with Sensei, the acclaimed wellbeing brand whose Los Cabos outpost is one of only a three worldwide. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Moore Russell celebrated with supporters Tuesday evening on the shores of Lake Orlando, declaring that the result showed people at the ballot box can overcome money. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Prince Harry and his family will leave the sunny shores of Southern California and return to the United Kingdom, a source familiar with the couple’s plans said. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026 Rubelli's archive consists of thousands of textiles, and the most valued of all begin here, just off the shores of the famous lake, in this room. — Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026 Placer is a Republican county that stretches from the Sacramento suburbs to the northwestern shores of Lake Tahoe. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 For centuries, our shores have welcomed those from abroad looking for the opportunity to grow, build, and achieve. — Nancy Hagans, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shores

Noun

Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus’ core group of Zach Werenski and Adam Fantilli are pillars to build around, and the Blue Jackets have some good secondary young talent too.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Those two pillars — the Fosse and Harpman — allowed the Levys to open their office in Oakland in 2024.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pillars

Noun

Police reinforcements were called late Saturday to the temporary accommodation center for asylum seekers in Sintiki, a few kilometers (miles) from the Bulgarian border, after migrants threw rocks at guards, according to police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
If Miami doesn’t get adequate pass rushing from the defensive front this could be a long season for Miami’s secondary unless reinforcements are added.

— Omar Kelly August 23, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of reinforcements

Noun

The money comes from foundations and from Tulsa's First Presbyterian Church, located across the street.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Launched in 2022 with an initial $400 million investment, LIV Golf looked to rival the PGA Tour by featuring $250 million in prize purses, with no less of an aim than to shake the foundations of the sport.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of foundations

Noun

Summary Toyota's new C-HR+ electric SUV signals a serious EV commitment, presenting a larger, sharper-looking model distinct from its hybrid counterpart, built on bZ4X underpinnings.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
However, the political underpinnings of that panic are rarely identified and challenged.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of underpinnings

Noun

With their swollen, flaring buttresses and soaring heights of 80 feet or more, the trees are awe-inspiring when reflected in the dark water.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Researchers have been concerned that without their icy buttresses, these walls could collapse.

— Megan I. Gannon, Scientific American, 6 May 2026

Definition of buttresses

Noun

Travelers looking for an in-state getaway can also book vacation packages from Denver that combine the train with hotel stays and attractions in Glenwood Springs.

— Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Under the claim program announced Monday, residents and businesses are to be reimbursed for expenses such as hotel stays, loss of use, meals, transportation and loss of wages.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of stays

Noun

Related Stories Also revealed in the trailer are Chocobo mounts, a grappling hook and the new Summon Typhon and open-world exploration via parachute.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Frustration mounts as families seek answers The reward in Carlow’s case was increased to $25,000 in July, up from $10,000.

— Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of mounts

Browse Nearby Words

shorelines

shores

shoreside

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Shores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of shores

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

gumption

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes