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)
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These efforts reveal that lawmakers understand the essential role immigrants play in sustaining and growing key American industries.—
Kristie De Pena,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025 -
When Armenia declared its independence from the Soviet Union, diaspora Armenians were a major factor in creating and sustaining the infant state.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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The robust programming helped BIFF achieve its highest attendance in recent years, reinforcing the festival’s position as a crucial launchpad for Asian cinema even as the Korean industry grapples with unprecedented challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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The system guarantees a retaliatory response in the event of nuclear attack, reinforcing deterrence.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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He was found carrying a gun in a holster when he was patted down and a magazine in his pants pocket, police said.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bonus points for the wide handles that make carrying it to and from the oven a piece of cake—literally.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Sep. 2025
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Big Time Fund operates as part of an initiative supported by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, and invests in entertainment projects aimed at bolstering the country’s creative economy and amplifying Arab storytelling.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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The development comes as a US Congress delegation is in Beijing for talks aimed at bolstering bilateral exchanges including military-to-military communication, in the first such visit to China in six years.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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After all, iron is essential for supporting the development and function of your brain and muscles, among other significant benefits.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Conservatives have pledged to continue funding and supporting the organization following Kirk's death.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Set against bold reds and geometric shapes, the season’s romantic details offered softness with intention, proving that delicacy and strength can coexist on the runway, each amplifying the other.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Their hopes for an intimate gathering, however, are dashed with the unexpected arrival of Karl’s estranged mother, Vibeke, who is intent on rejoining the family and proving herself as a grandmother.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Trina Turk Mali Pullover Fall sweaters are our favorite seasonal essential to add texture to every outfit while staying warm in cooler weather.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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These beads resembled tiny holes in the light, staying stable for hours and drifting only a few degrees over the course of the day, the new study reports.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Shoring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoring%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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