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
Balseros stop being welcome After the 1994 exodus, rafters continued to reach Florida’s shores, though in smaller numbers.
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
In Raspail’s tale, hordes of impoverished and dark-skinned brutes from India descend onto French shores by way of rafts, the first wave of an invasion of the civilized West by the brown-skinned developing world.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Chapman’s poor gamble wasn’t the most pivotal play in the Giants’ 5-2 loss on the shores of McCovey Cove, which included Tony Vitello’s first ejection as a major-league manager.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The shores of Iran are 45 minutes away by speedboat; the Strait of Hormuz even closer.
—Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge Bigfork, Montana On the shores of Flathead Lake, Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge is home to some of Montana's most spectacular scenery.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Equally significant are WildLand’s social investments—neighborhood sites restored in consultation with the community—such as Burr’s of Tongue, a heritage bakery in Sutherland, and the Dores Inn, a beloved pub on the southern shores of Loch Ness that will reopen in 2027.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
With its maritime forests and natural landscape, water surrounds North Topsail Beach on three sides and offers dog-friendly shores.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Visit stretches of sand like Cape Drastis to view the island's dramatic cliffs that disappear into turquoise waters; head to Rovinia Beach for its secluded charm and white pebble shores; and stop at Porto Timoni for a truly breathtaking view.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
In Raspail’s tale, hordes of impoverished and dark-skinned brutes from India descend onto French shores by way of rafts, the first wave of an invasion of the civilized West by the brown-skinned developing world.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Chapman’s poor gamble wasn’t the most pivotal play in the Giants’ 5-2 loss on the shores of McCovey Cove, which included Tony Vitello’s first ejection as a major-league manager.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The shores of Iran are 45 minutes away by speedboat; the Strait of Hormuz even closer.
—Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge Bigfork, Montana On the shores of Flathead Lake, Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge is home to some of Montana's most spectacular scenery.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Equally significant are WildLand’s social investments—neighborhood sites restored in consultation with the community—such as Burr’s of Tongue, a heritage bakery in Sutherland, and the Dores Inn, a beloved pub on the southern shores of Loch Ness that will reopen in 2027.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
With its maritime forests and natural landscape, water surrounds North Topsail Beach on three sides and offers dog-friendly shores.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Visit stretches of sand like Cape Drastis to view the island's dramatic cliffs that disappear into turquoise waters; head to Rovinia Beach for its secluded charm and white pebble shores; and stop at Porto Timoni for a truly breathtaking view.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shores
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For 80 years, the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) has been one of those indispensable pillars of service.—
Robert J Bianchi,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Steel support pillars driven into the caves have caused rust and iron pollution in the water, and falling stalactites are making some cenotes unsafe to explore.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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The captain had reportedly appealed to the sultan for reinforcements, hoping to fortify Goa and, from that stronghold, expel the Portuguese from India so that the spice trade might once again flow via the Red Sea route toward Mecca and Cairo.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
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That same week, the first installment of new Gang Suppression Force reinforcements arrived in Haiti, according to the force’s X account.—
Caitlin Stephen Hu,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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And there’s been —the foundations are there, and everybody goes to Washington.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Olathe Schools shifted $44 million from its general fund to cover special education costs last year — a strain the superintendent says now forces staff reductions, leading to larger class sizes and fewer supports for every student, not just those with special needs.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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Trump has alluded to the political underpinnings of the influx.—
Cleve R. Wootson Jr. The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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And yet, while the NCAA Tournament retains its traditional trappings and brackets and upsets keep the country entranced, the underpinnings of college basketball are totally different.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both offer a mix of outdoor stays and attractions that give you plenty to do.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Yet inpatient stays are often shaped by insurance timelines rather than clinical reality.—
Liz Koch,
STAT,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pressure mounts on Congress to return The backlash playing out online is fueling other pressure as well.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The announcement comes as pressure from customers and consumer advocates mounts on technology companies to cover rising energy costs tied to the AI infrastructure boom.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Shores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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