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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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One of my favorite spots was the Social Club, which carries a refined, slightly speakeasy feel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026 -
Particularly with the departure of longtime star Homegrown Cole Bassett, no player carries the weight of expectation like Paxten Aaronson will this season.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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The film reinforces a basic truth, that the word isn’t just a word.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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But a closer look at the structure of the deal reinforces that Nvidia is still the best game in town.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The red-Solo-cup energy that sustains MAGA was in full effect, and America’s youngest voters—especially young men—were drawn in.—
Sarah Longwell,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
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Prohibition undermines personal liberty, sends billions in potential revenue to other states, and sustains dangerous black markets instead of replacing them with a safe, regulated system.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In Abbas Kiarostami’s work, embracing the way that people who aren’t in the movie business talk and move bolsters the films’ documentary essence.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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The new retail arrival bolsters Stonebriar Centre, which is set to bring in others this year.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Those agreements covered billions in federal funding streams that went to programs like Title I, which supports low-income students.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The peace officers union argued against the closure by noting that the Soledad facility provides stable jobs in the Central Coast region and supports local infrastructure.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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One standout look paired them with a crisp white blazer, black heels, a designer bag, and a chic pillbox hat for an elegant, luxe vibe that proves capris can be anything but basic.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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This colorful summer casserole proves that okra doesn't have to be fried to be delicious.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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When a heat wave strikes or a cold snap sets in, a basement stays relatively comfortable compared to an upstairs room.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The look stays clean yet alluring with the right amount of shine to catch the eye.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Shores (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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