SHORES (UP) Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

shores (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of shore (up)

as in carries

to hold up or serve as a foundation for a highway tunnel shored up by massive columns of concrete

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as in reinforces

to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea) used an avalanche of statistics to shore up his claim that the state's economy is in fine shape

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Verb

Out back, a single monoshock is mounted to the massive single-sided swingarm that carries the solo rear wheel shod in a wiiiide 305/30R20 Kenda meat.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Brooks ran for 106 yards on 27 carries last season while contributing primarily on special teams.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of carries

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The data reinforces the stark need for action along these lines, as do the tragic stories of far too many first responders who have made significant sacrifices for their communities and are met with newfound dangers for their troubles.

— Sen. Saud Anwar, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
The material produced by the league so far, according to the filing, reinforces the necessity of complete transparency.

— Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of reinforces

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All of the new rules pose a risk to the industry that sprang up in the wake of the 2019 law, which Sergi says generates over $5 billion in revenue, sustains nearly 49,000 jobs and contributes over $250 million in tax money.

— Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Ford is among the few filmmakers who succeeds in filming a stage performance with visual attention (a combination of duration and framing) that sustains literary continuity yet never recedes to mere home-video-like recording.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sustains

Verb

Song landed a powerful right uppercut in the second round, securing a significant victory that bolsters his bantamweight title contention, despite a recent loss to Sean O'Malley.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Connors brothers anchor defense The return of brothers Rex and Porter Connors bolsters UCD’s defense.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bolsters

Verb

The commitment supports Nvidia's argument that customers are generating enough returns on its AI infrastructure to justify continued spending.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Why doctors say bidets may be healthier Converts often describe simply feeling cleaner, and some research supports the idea.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of supports

Verb

Camping stretches the experience beyond show hours, the landscape stays visible from across the grounds, and the single-stage format gives attendees time to settle in.

— Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
This fascinating world of insects and plants usually stays far from human lives.

— Prayan Pokharel, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

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