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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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)
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Strategic planning, tax awareness, and portfolio design all play critical roles in sustaining resources across decades.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Kulikov only played in Florida’s first two games before sustaining a shoulder injury.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Multiple forms of hyaluronic acid and barrier-supporting lipids help smooth and soften strands while reinforcing resilience.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Grant extends this vision into the field of image making, reinforcing the belief that creativity flourishes when it is structurally supported.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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When an organism carrying a gene drive mates with a wild-type organism, the CRISPR system makes a cut in the wild-type chromosome.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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But the sandwich, created by Cincinnati's first McDonald's franchise owner whose clientele was predominantly Catholic, might be carrying an unwelcome surprise — parasites.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The writers added dozens to the staff’s numbers, bolstering the picket line in its second week.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Propolis, what bees use to insulate the walls of their hives to protect against outside germs, is brilliant for soothing sore throats, bolstering our immune systems, and protecting against free radicals.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately, today, Luna and Chiron are supporting your efforts to review boundaries, discuss shared bills, and generally keep the focus on fairness.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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As of their latest court filing, federal prosecutors were supporting a day in jail, or time served for Ament, as a reward for his cooperation.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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With his new Inside Out Denim Collection, Flanigan reimagines timeless denim staples through a bold, conceptual lens—proving that everyday wear can still feel elevated and intentional.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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In a film that nimbly walks the tightrope between lightheartedness and weightlessness, Jerry and Mabel’s antagonistic relationship ends up proving the unexpected core of the story.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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The most effective lifestyle adjustment is to limit consumption of red meat, followed by quitting tobacco use, managing your blood sugar, maintaining a healthy weight, curtailing alcohol use and staying physically active.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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But self-protection isn’t only about staying quiet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Shoring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoring%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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