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

Kylian Mbappé’s powers were diminished in that tournament after sustaining a broken nose, while emerging stars like Michael Olise and Désiré Doué were yet to break through.

— James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Sunday, some sustaining injuries while riding motorcycles or bicycles under strong winds or due to slippery road surfaces.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026

Definition of sustaining

Verb

Mbappe leads a strong French attack France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0, recording another clean sheet and reinforcing their status as the tournament favourites.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Satellite imagery examined in recent years has shown Iran reinforcing sensitive underground sites and constructing additional physical protection around entrances and structures.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of reinforcing

Verb

The latest in Houston Salgado Araujo, 52, was driving to work with three other construction crew members when unmarked vehicles carrying federal agents began following his van, his family said.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The Nets led by as many as 30 before carrying a 56-34 advantage into the halftime break.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of carrying

Verb

United intend to invest Malard’s fee into bolstering their own ranks this summer.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 14 July 2026
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

Definition of bolstering

Verb

Protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber still play an important role in supporting muscle health, energy levels and digestion.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Proceeds from Art+Film are funneled to LACMA’s focus to make film central to the museum’s curatorial program while also supporting its broader mission with exhibitions, acquisitions, educational programming and more.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of supporting

Verb

Granny jeans have become a must-have item in 2026, proving that fashion truly is cyclical.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026
Through her music, business ventures, and her work co-hosting That’s BS with Bobbi Althoff, Sukihana is proving that her influence extends far beyond the labels people have assigned to her.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of proving

Verb

Sheikh Hamad used gas revenue to give a set of actors who distrust one another a direct stake in Qatar staying open and useful.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
So far, Antonelli seems to be staying focused, even as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton threaten Mercedes' supremacy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of staying

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