SHORING (UP) Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

shoring (up)

verb

Definition of shoring (up)

present participle of shore (up)

as in sustaining

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

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Relevance

as in reinforcing

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

The Aggies' leading tackler, Harrison Taggart, was taken off in an ambulance in the first half after sustaining what appeared to be a head injury.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Two adults were injured, and 16 children were hurt, with one child sustaining serious injuries and being airlifted from the crash to Birmingham, Ala.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of sustaining

Verb

Turbine cancellations haven't materialized, and order growth has actually accelerated in some states considering data center moratoriums, reinforcing our confidence in the long-term power demand story.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Interiors are seamlessly integrated into the environment, reinforcing the very restraint and repose the hospitality group has become so renowned for since its inception in 1988.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of reinforcing

Verb

Authorities didn't comment on the drone's origin or purpose, saying further investigation was needed, but two senior officials said the device was likely carrying explosives.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Since the raid, many have returned to work at US battery plants doing similar jobs, often on the same visas, while carrying the fear of being swept up again by immigration agents, the workers told CNN.

— Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of carrying

Verb

The Chicago Blackhawks opened training camp with three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane back on the roster, bolstering their own hopes of returning to the postseason.

— Matt Zahn, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
The Mets initially brought in Young on a one-year, major-league contract in December of 2024 with an eye on bolstering the club’s depth.

— New York Daily News, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of bolstering

Verb

Star Matthew Rhys won best actor, Stephen Root won best supporting actor and Kate O'Flynn won best supporting actress.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
There is a concern that formally accepting their preferred description of ‘public figures’ could potentially be seized upon by Harry as supporting his argument over security.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of supporting

Verb

Grow Familiarity Through Repeated Positive Experiences Build awareness by proving consistency, not popularity.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Started in 2019, FuelFest is a traveling exhibition that’s proving as endearing and enduring as its cinematic inspiration.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of proving

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