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
Ice along some of Lake Superior's shoreline, Lake Huron's northern shores, the inner Saginaw Bay, and parts of northern Lake Michigan is more than 28 inches thick, researchers say.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
In season eight, that impulse carries Mallozzi from the shores of Cuba to the interior mountains of Taiwan and the heart of New Zealand’s Māori communities.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Playing on the shores of Castle Island, the Eagles got off to a hot start, registering the first five shots of the contest.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
According to the Weather Channel, the frigid wind is emanating from northern Canada, along the shores of Hudson Bay, and will descend south and reach the sunshine state overnight Saturday.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
The island's stunning Blue Lagoon starkly contrasts tropical shores vibrating with life during the rainier months.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
In 1949, Ralph and Jan Richardson from our small town of San Pierre began building their dream of a quiet Minnesota fishing resort on the shores of Pelican Lake.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Perched along the shores of North Carolina’s Lake Norman, in the Charlotte suburbs at the northern edge of Mecklenburg County, Davidson College’s location is a crossroads for red and blue America.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
These are the kinds of stays that underscore the region’s natural beauty with private pools and hot tubs tucked into the jungle, terraces that open to the breeze, and quick proximity to sandy shores.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
In season eight, that impulse carries Mallozzi from the shores of Cuba to the interior mountains of Taiwan and the heart of New Zealand’s Māori communities.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Playing on the shores of Castle Island, the Eagles got off to a hot start, registering the first five shots of the contest.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
According to the Weather Channel, the frigid wind is emanating from northern Canada, along the shores of Hudson Bay, and will descend south and reach the sunshine state overnight Saturday.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
The island's stunning Blue Lagoon starkly contrasts tropical shores vibrating with life during the rainier months.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
In 1949, Ralph and Jan Richardson from our small town of San Pierre began building their dream of a quiet Minnesota fishing resort on the shores of Pelican Lake.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Perched along the shores of North Carolina’s Lake Norman, in the Charlotte suburbs at the northern edge of Mecklenburg County, Davidson College’s location is a crossroads for red and blue America.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
These are the kinds of stays that underscore the region’s natural beauty with private pools and hot tubs tucked into the jungle, terraces that open to the breeze, and quick proximity to sandy shores.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shores
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As of last year, more than 140 countries had, in theory, agreed to the pillars.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Rich magenta hues fill the sky as distinct pillars also start to take form.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Even if Kraft plays in Week 1 and FitzPatrick re-signs and returns at some point in the first half of next season, the Packers might want to improve their reinforcements at the position.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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D’Alesio should be receiving reinforcements from the draft, though.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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In an effort to reinforce DeSantis’s campaign against CAIR and other advocates for Palestinian human rights, several Florida legislators have introduced bills that could upend the foundations of the American criminal justice system.—
Hiba Rahim,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Any reckoning with the isolation and anxiety endemic to digital life necessitates a close examination of the infrastructure of communication, making one aware of the immediate and physical foundations of interaction.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Her son, Daniel, is on the autism spectrum, and Keane recalled a debate in the early 2010s over whether to increase funding for mental health supports.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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This refers to a series of policies in Mississippi that were focused on improving childhood literacy, including student supports, a focus on phonics, tutoring, accountability metrics and teacher training programs.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
22 Jan. 2026
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The forthcoming podcast will explore the moral, social, and philosophical underpinnings of human decency—with a particular focus on the role that institutions play in shaping communities and ideologies.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Zoomed with Variety to talk about both the practical and theoretical underpinnings of this challenging achievement.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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For a more classic experience, the Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana offers 29% off stays featuring sprawling lake-style pools and extensive dining options.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The two students who were shot both suffered critical injuries that required extended hospital stays.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Pressure mounts on the prime minister That skepticism has gained traction with British lawmakers across partisan lines, with Starmer facing a ferocious backlash from within his own party.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The strategy marks a shift toward attacking cartels’ financial systems as law enforcement pressure mounts on traditional drug routes.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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In anti-vaccine circles, the official story of polio—iron lungs, kids with leg braces, the triumph of Jonas Salk—has long been dismissed as misleading.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Shores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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