Thesaurus results for SHORES

shores

noun

plural of shore

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 The birds mostly divide their time between remote northern bogs and muddy South American shores. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Yemen, with Perim at the center, is becoming another potential front line in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran, and a reminder that the consequences of its war no longer stop at its shores. — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 In the 1970s, Norwegian businessman Torolf Smedvig began the island’s venture into the private resort space by placing 20 A-frame chalets onto Deadman Beach’s shores. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 For another resort-style stay, The Pearle Hotel & Spa is in nearby Burlington, on the shores of Lake Ontario. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026 Arriving on California’s shores in the 1850s, Chinese migrants entered a young nation with an old tradition of white dominance. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 There’s also a stretch of exceptionally warm ocean water from the shores of the Galápagos all the way to Alaska, according to Swain. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Extremely dangerous surf may batter the southern and western exposed shores of Kauai, Niihau and Oahu, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HEMA) said. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Over the weekend, Hurricane Marie aimed waves with 10-foot faces directly at the shores of Malibu and Orange County, both of which face south. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Since 2023, Interparfums launched new extensions and collections to put in place pillars including Uomo, Just Cavalli and Marbleous.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Once inside, curved cherrywood ceilings and tree-like pillars tower over the tables, booths and bar for a cinematic effect.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pillars

Noun

But when the margins are thin, the offensive reinforcements to supplement a young core are nonexistent, and the pressure is on, every mistake is costly.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Whether those reinforcements will be back Friday remains to be seen.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of reinforcements

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The next chapter of AI belongs to the R&D aimed at foundations, and the need for it has never been greater.

— Charles Yeomans, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Stephen Colbert doesn’t think the foundations of America have been shaken by the cancellation of The Late Show.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of foundations

Noun

Whether those supports prove durable may ultimately depend on whether companies continue to exceed already lofty expectations.

— Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
The trunk lid was reinforced and features a huge, adjustable carbon fiber wing mounted on trapezoidal supports.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of supports

Noun

Summary Toyota's new C-HR+ electric SUV signals a serious EV commitment, presenting a larger, sharper-looking model distinct from its hybrid counterpart, built on bZ4X underpinnings.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
However, the political underpinnings of that panic are rarely identified and challenged.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of underpinnings

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With their swollen, flaring buttresses and soaring heights of 80 feet or more, the trees are awe-inspiring when reflected in the dark water.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Researchers have been concerned that without their icy buttresses, these walls could collapse.

— Megan I. Gannon, Scientific American, 6 May 2026

Definition of buttresses

Noun

While nearly every Florida county has some form of a tax on hotel stays — totaling more than $1 billion statewide — the largest pool is in Orange County, where millions visit for theme park vacations and business conventions annually.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Book by the end of November for stays from September 10 through December 20, using promo code S5235.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of stays

Noun

The ladder mounts install to the T-track on the tent base, though, and can move around to the right side so campers can enter though the large zippered window.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Among the most notable is the Acropolis in Athens with its iconic ruins of ancient civilization preserved as columned edifices, stone statues, and temple mounts.

— Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

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