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
For most of her life, Fröbe-Kapteyn lived alone in her house on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Switzerland.
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Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Just as the white shores of Destin, Florida beckon with the allure of beachy dreams, this dish will conjure visions of your most memorable shoreside experience.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
From the sparkling shores of Fiji to Las Vegas rooftops, the stunning backdrops provide the perfect setting for every sweet and chaotic moment.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Swimming is permitted on the west and south shores.
—R. Scott Rappold, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Shooting was scheduled to begin at Rye Beach (along the shores of the English Channel) on a Monday, but the production’s resident meteorologists and marine biologists warned a nasty storm was on its way.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
On the shores of Table Rock Lake, the lodge offers a wide range of accommodations, ranging from guest rooms to private luxury cabins.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Sartori predicts flamingo spotting — already a possibility from the shores of the small lagoon islands of Murano and Burano but rare in the historic center — could become more common as their numbers continue to grow.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
After the Cleveland entered the fleet last weekend on the shores of Lake Erie, the big question became – what now for the LCS?
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Just as the white shores of Destin, Florida beckon with the allure of beachy dreams, this dish will conjure visions of your most memorable shoreside experience.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
From the sparkling shores of Fiji to Las Vegas rooftops, the stunning backdrops provide the perfect setting for every sweet and chaotic moment.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Swimming is permitted on the west and south shores.
—R. Scott Rappold, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Shooting was scheduled to begin at Rye Beach (along the shores of the English Channel) on a Monday, but the production’s resident meteorologists and marine biologists warned a nasty storm was on its way.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
On the shores of Table Rock Lake, the lodge offers a wide range of accommodations, ranging from guest rooms to private luxury cabins.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Sartori predicts flamingo spotting — already a possibility from the shores of the small lagoon islands of Murano and Burano but rare in the historic center — could become more common as their numbers continue to grow.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
After the Cleveland entered the fleet last weekend on the shores of Lake Erie, the big question became – what now for the LCS?
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shores
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Elsewhere, three pillars of the theatre community — André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine — each received the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Lectra’s solutions support each of these pillars individually while connecting all stages of the garment lifecycle through centralized data and integrated workflows.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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At this point any contribution this season would be welcomed, though reinforcements may be needed.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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American forces held out until reinforcements drove the Germans back in late January 1945, helping clear a path to Berlin.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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For example, today’s homes often have open floor plans and concrete slab foundations, while older properties typically had smaller rooms and crawlspaces.—
Kat Tretina,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Also, concerns of declining mental health of children are real, and challenges of supporting children with special needs are being amplified with removal of social safety net supports.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Install stakes, cages, wire grids, or other supports before the blooms open.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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Moving on to the underpinnings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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Li is magnificently photographed throughout and is as alluring as the part demands, but Cat has no evident personality — nor does Flint, leaving Huston playing emotionally tortured but with no meaningful underpinnings.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 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
Noun
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And the longer traffic stays stalled, the worse the energy crisis could get.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Aria even has a musical director, who arranges performances and special events and compiles soundtracks for individual stays.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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The jets have six underwing mounts for bombs or rockets as well as a 25-millimeter cannon that can fire 300 rounds, according to the Wings Over the Rockies aviation museum.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Its staff on Wednesday hoisted the cannons, weighing up to 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) apiece, onto custom display mounts that staffers likened to giant wine racks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Shores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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