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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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shores (up)
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Two minutes later, Masco evened the score, 7-7, courtesy of a 55-yard dash from Jack Fabiano (16 carries, 101 yards).—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025 -
While California’s deep-blue electorate is probably more receptive to AOC than most other states, Newsom’s strategy of courting the far-left carries significant risks, both for this vote and for his longer term viability in a presidential general election.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The prospect of their expansion into our West Bend Manufacturing Center reinforces our City’s place as a destination for top-tier manufacturing.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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And, having staked his reputation – and leadership role within the Democratic party – on passing the ballot measure, polling data reinforces that Newsom is left with few options.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The team models professional pathways, adapts curriculum for sensory and developmental differences, sustains an active parent club, and engages alumni as volunteers and mentors.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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John Stuart Mill argued that diversity of opinion sustains democracy.—
Eric Markowitz,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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Using such vessels bolsters the military capability of any country.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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This new paradigm focuses on tapping into contextual intelligence underpinned by data insights, which bolsters customer knowledge and is essential for building meaningful engagement for the business and its customers.—
Rajiv Shesh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The material’s magnetic alloy, composed of cobalt, iron, germanium, and tellurium, supports ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism in a single structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Replacing wind and solar with gas, coal and nuclear power means reliable, affordable electricity that supports and sustains industries and employment.—
Craig Rucker,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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This double release proves that their most ambitious and incisive work may still lie ahead.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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At $25,000, this buzzy Amazon find proves that creating extra space doesn’t require a hefty mortgage or months of construction.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
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Unlike the chewy candy, this version stays spreadable and is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, yogurt bowls, or even waffles.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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The double-wall vacuum insulation means your coffee stays hot for hours.—
Christopher Murray
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29 Sep. 2025
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“Shores (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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