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
Located on 158 scenic acres along the shores of Lake Eliza in Valparaiso, Camp Lakeside is an inclusive summer day camp where school-aged children with disabilities and their neurotypical peers come together for eight weeks of adventure in a safe, structured space.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Tropea Beach in Calabria stands out for its cliffs, clear water, and uncrowded shores.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Then there’s limited reaction time because Iranian weapons are so close on the shores of its side of the strait.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
The new Type-12, however, would provide Japan with counter-strike or pre-emptive strike capabilities to hit targets from its shores.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
The seafood is either flown in from Japan that day or caught right off the shores of Baja that day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
This ongoing conflict has triggered strong reactions among many K-12 students who have families in the Middle East or worry about a widening conflict reaching American shores.
—Boaz Dvir, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2026
Homes cluster on the lake’s shores like children gathering around an ice cream truck.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Its white façade, inspired by the fleets and liners of the 1990s, contrasted with the dense vegetation lining the shores.
—Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Tropea Beach in Calabria stands out for its cliffs, clear water, and uncrowded shores.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Then there’s limited reaction time because Iranian weapons are so close on the shores of its side of the strait.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
The new Type-12, however, would provide Japan with counter-strike or pre-emptive strike capabilities to hit targets from its shores.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
The seafood is either flown in from Japan that day or caught right off the shores of Baja that day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
This ongoing conflict has triggered strong reactions among many K-12 students who have families in the Middle East or worry about a widening conflict reaching American shores.
—Boaz Dvir, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2026
Homes cluster on the lake’s shores like children gathering around an ice cream truck.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Its white façade, inspired by the fleets and liners of the 1990s, contrasted with the dense vegetation lining the shores.
—Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shores
Noun
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Spread out between the wooden pillars on the ground floor, The Garden restaurant is Aleenta's main dining room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the familiar pillars of materials, complications, finishing, and technical merit, there is sometimes an intangible element, a certain coherence or emotional clarity, that elevates a watch from being simply well-made to genuinely interesting to a watch-a-holic.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Mavericks can also look forward to reinforcements.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Both candidates pushed back by attacking Fine’s reinforcements.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Of particular note is the fact that the EPA rejects both the climate change science of the original finding and its legal foundations.—
Fran Silverman,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the university is looking to donors and private foundations for more ways to fund the project.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The community college is also investing in its student services and supports for basic needs to ensure 70% of its students complete a credential or transfer successfully to another institution.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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Single metal, wood, or bamboo stakes can be added and tied tightly to vertical cage supports if needed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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The jawy little hammerhead camper now rolls out in its sixth iteration, combining the same ultra-rugged galvanized steel underpinnings with a roomier, more comfortable camping pod.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
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The title of the park, which will likely move to a more permanent location in 2027, hints at its feminist underpinnings.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is not the most leisurely of stays.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The home also includes a dedicated workspace, making this an especially great destination for extended stays.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As the pressure mounts and their captor—someone with a chilling connection to their past—grows increasingly unstable, Connie and Larry cling to their faith, unsure if help will reach them in time.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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But skull mounts are different.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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Federal prosecutors allege the company billed Medicare and other programs for medical braces that patients did not need between 2019 and 2024.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Shaw and Bosco built another company together called SB Tactical, which produces controversial arm braces for guns.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Shores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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