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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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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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Each of the transportation for prostitution charges carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, meaning Combs could technically face up to 20 years, though his actual sentence is expected to be much lighter.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025 -
And momentum is what carries you from one success to the next.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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By linking enrichment, missile capabilities, and support for Palestinian resistance, the senior cleric reinforces a hard-line posture that could further complicate diplomatic efforts and destabilize the region.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Over time, dysfunctional breathing reinforces poor posture and scapular instability.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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As a leader in outdoor apparel and footwear, VF Corporation recognizes its responsibility to protect the very environment that inspires and sustains its business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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Turkey sustains a force of around 883,000 personnel with an annual defense budget of about 47 billion dollars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The move bolsters its commitment to the region’s audiovisual industry where Cimarrón has already been active in Uruguay, Mexico and Argentina.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Published Wednesday in , the discovery bolsters the case for follow-up missions to search for signs of life within Saturn’s enigmatic, ocean-bearing moon.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
30 Sep. 2025
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Screambox supports three simultaneous streams, which is about average.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Crewe Tractor’s story proves that a business guided by values, responsibility, and community care can turn criticism into trust, engagement, and even inspiration.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Here’s more in this story that proves forgiveness can overshadow tragedy.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Speeds feel snappy for streaming and cloud backups, and the price stays reasonable even with extras.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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As long as everyone stays healthy, this group seems like the safest bet to be the Mavericks’ starting lineup on opening night.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Shores (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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