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
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Recent Examples of shores
Photography enthusiasts will enjoy hanging out in the hotel’s public spaces; the hotel is flooded with natural light and features a spacious foyer with striking contemporary sculptures inspired by the lush hills and rugged shores of Shenzhen.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
From the sun kissed shores of Florida, to the endless fields of the Dakotas.
—February 25, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
This risk alone should be enough to keep drilling away from our shores.
—Shane Weddle, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
In similar manner, the true lawbreakers when innocent folks were brought to our shores between 1808 and 1865 were not the victims themselves.
—Walter E Block, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
On this Smithsonian Journeys and Ponant Explorations adventure, 264 guests will glide along the southern shores of Spain and Portugal on the Le Boréal.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026
Of the eight countries with Arctic territory, Russia dominates, with a coastline accounting for 53% of Arctic Ocean shores.
—Tom Yulsman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Three decades later, that secret arrived on American shores like a tsunami—sheet masks, snail mucin, toner pads, pimple patches lining every retail shelf.
—David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
For more untouched shores, Frenchman's Cove in Portland is just as renowned for its natural feel as for the jerk chicken stands that set up shop nearby.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
From the sun kissed shores of Florida, to the endless fields of the Dakotas.
—February 25, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
This risk alone should be enough to keep drilling away from our shores.
—Shane Weddle, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
In similar manner, the true lawbreakers when innocent folks were brought to our shores between 1808 and 1865 were not the victims themselves.
—Walter E Block, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
On this Smithsonian Journeys and Ponant Explorations adventure, 264 guests will glide along the southern shores of Spain and Portugal on the Le Boréal.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Feb. 2026
Of the eight countries with Arctic territory, Russia dominates, with a coastline accounting for 53% of Arctic Ocean shores.
—Tom Yulsman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
Three decades later, that secret arrived on American shores like a tsunami—sheet masks, snail mucin, toner pads, pimple patches lining every retail shelf.
—David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
For more untouched shores, Frenchman's Cove in Portland is just as renowned for its natural feel as for the jerk chicken stands that set up shop nearby.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shores
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Think original pillars, carefully preserved Edwardian details, midcentury lines, and even a nod to postmodernism here or there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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After interviewing countless dermatologists over the years, one thing has become crystal clear—vitamin C and hydration are two of the most essential pillars of any effective routine (alongside your daily SPF, of course).—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2026
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Authorities noted that 2,500 reinforcements were sent to join the 7,000 already in the state to prevent further violence in the cartel’s retaliation.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Homeowners have to first apply for a free wind mitigation inspection to determine whether the home is eligible for new windows and doors and other structural reinforcements.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Much of the country’s best polling is done by nonprofit foundations, such as Pew, or by affiliates of educational institutions, such as Quinnipiac University and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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These flourishes are individually masterful, and lead to extended scenes that become hard to look away from, even though the doc as a whole doesn’t quite construct the strongest narrative foundations.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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But staking and guying typically should be removed within 6 weeks so the tree adapts to its environment and isn’t injured by the supports staying in place too long, says Sheffield.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The water release is believed to have caused erosion that destabilized pipeline supports, apparently causing some pipe sections to separate.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lexus, for example, shares some underpinnings with Toyota brand vehicles made in Kentucky and Indiana.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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There are likely genetic underpinnings that explain at least in part why people do not respond or super respond to pharmacologic levels of GLP-1.—
Jody Dushay,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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Unsettlingly revealing and with masterful aesthetics, Yulia Lokshina’s brilliant documentary stays etched in memory long after the end credits.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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No one’s brain stays sharp forever, but some people may have more time to maintain their edge.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Attractions Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens mounts whimsical, large-scale floral displays in the Bellagio’s lobby.—
Roger Kisby,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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GoPro makes a variety of mounts, and several third party companies make options that are compatible with GoPro’s unique finger attachment system.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
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The rebar inside looked like rusted braces without teeth.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The results point to a future where things like knee braces, exoskeletons, or even joint replacements could be tailored to an individual’s exact joint motion.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Shores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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