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
Set the scene The camp is a 30 minute drive from Novolazarevskaya Air Base located at the southeastern tip of the Schirmacher oasis on the shores of Lake Stantsionnoye.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Growing up in India, Shubhangi Seth had always imagined her dream wedding on the mesmerizing shores of Italy’s Lake Como, ringed by stunning alpine peaks and piercing blue water.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
The East Coast city has a footprint far beyond American shores.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 May 2026
With a certain visa, people must swear to their intent to marry within 90 days of arrival on foreign shores.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
That diversity is reflected in the country’s landscapes—from desert canyons to alpine peaks and coastal shores—as well as in its regional cuisines, local traditions, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Since tobacco first arrived on the shores of England in the late 16th century, some Brits have wanted to eradicate it.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
The first floor of the store is filled with the May lineup from Pleats Please —which was also inspired by the sea and sandy shores — and its latest Baobao lineup.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Feel the sea breeze along the shores of Maine at the Portland Head Light lighthouse.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Growing up in India, Shubhangi Seth had always imagined her dream wedding on the mesmerizing shores of Italy’s Lake Como, ringed by stunning alpine peaks and piercing blue water.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
The East Coast city has a footprint far beyond American shores.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 May 2026
With a certain visa, people must swear to their intent to marry within 90 days of arrival on foreign shores.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
That diversity is reflected in the country’s landscapes—from desert canyons to alpine peaks and coastal shores—as well as in its regional cuisines, local traditions, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Since tobacco first arrived on the shores of England in the late 16th century, some Brits have wanted to eradicate it.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
The first floor of the store is filled with the May lineup from Pleats Please —which was also inspired by the sea and sandy shores — and its latest Baobao lineup.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Feel the sea breeze along the shores of Maine at the Portland Head Light lighthouse.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shores
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Joining me to discuss rising production costs, shifts in viewing preferences, and the demise of one of the pillars of late night television is USA TODAY TV Critic Kelly Lawler.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The library is a one-story brick building with two white pillars up front sticking out like tusks, smooth and thin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Bickerstaff occasionally turned to Paul Reed for reinforcements, even benching Duren for Reed for the entirety of the fourth quarter and overtime in Game 5.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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This team needs several reinforcements — at least 4-5 starting-caliber players.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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The erosion of the ground compounded the impacts of the flooding, collapsing the foundations of homes, schools and infrastructure like wastewater systems.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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The Moon in Taurus moves through your 4th House of Home, drawing attention to comfort, family, and emotional foundations.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Officials removed older metal supports to make the monument's interior fully visible, and future plans include installing the tomb's monumental double-leaf Macedonian marble door and restoring parts of the sphinx sculptures that once guarded the entrance.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Keeping productions local supports crews, businesses, and families who rely on the industry.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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There are logical reasons that can be explained by the mathematical and computational underpinnings of modern-era AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Next up, the underpinnings, which are actually pretty solid for its class.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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Researchers have been concerned that without their icy buttresses, these walls could collapse.—
Megan I. Gannon,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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Three setbacks provide space for landscaped terraces, and at these floors, the structural columns slope inward, becoming tall buttresses that reintegrate into the latticework.—
Adam Williams
April 21,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
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The state executed four of the men, but four others were granted stays.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Visitors from countries including Australia, the UK and the US will instead receive 30-day visa-free stays, while some nationalities will have to obtain visas on arrival.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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But as the evidence mounts, scientists continue to puzzle over the pleasant surprise—how are vaccines that target specific pathogens inadvertently shielding our minds from deterioration?—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Just steps from the Brea Mall, the Brea Gallery focuses on contemporary work by living artists and mounts four exhibitions a year, gallery director Katie Chidester said.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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“Shores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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