shoring (up)

verb

Definition of shoring (up)next
present participle of shore (up)
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoring (up)
  1. sustaining
  2. reinforcing
  3. carrying
  4. bolstering
  5. supporting
  6. proving
  7. staying
Verb
  • Woman died at hospital after sustaining severe injuries Three people were transported to local hospitals with severe injuries, according to police.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Commercializing fusion research NIFS’ achievements in fusion research range from sustaining plasma for 3,268 seconds to reaching temperatures over 100 million degrees Celsius.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of sustaining
Verb
  • Doctors in other parts of Venezuela and abroad have stepped up to volunteer for telehealth services, while other aid groups have focused on reinforcing primary care providers and mobile clinics.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 8 July 2026
  • Yet rather than reinforcing Gatorade’s performance credentials, the sponsorship has positioned the brand at the centre of debates around commercialization.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • Now, mosquitoes carrying West Nile have been found in 10 cities, with the latest being Fullerton and Anaheim.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The new frontier is cumulative stress, a running tally of how much strain your body is carrying from work, poor sleep, illness, travel, emotional load and exercise combined.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of carrying
Verb
  • The Toronto Blue Jays are bolstering their organizational depth by signing veteran outfielder Daz Cameron, a former first-round pick with five years of MLB experience.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Their 2026 draft could shift in the other direction with more focus on bolstering their pitching in the farm system.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of bolstering
Verb
  • The move is contentious, with environmentalists supporting the removal, while tribes and horse lovers are heartbroken.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Faulty columns supporting too much weight were to blame for the building’s structural damage, said Berman.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of supporting
Verb
  • Certification framework finalized For aircraft that introduce new technologies, the G-1 Issue Paper establishes the certification basis before engineers begin proving compliance.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • The technology is impressive, but proving its safety for spending is paramount for its future.
    — Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of proving
Verb
  • The spa is perfectly located to explore the local hill towns and vineyards by complimentary e-bike—one of the immense pleasures of staying here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • The right expansion serves existing customers better while staying true to the values that built your reputation in the first place.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of staying
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“Shoring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoring%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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