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shorings

noun

plural of shoring
as in shores

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  1. shores
  2. mounts
  3. supports
  4. reinforcements
  5. stands
  6. underpinnings
  7. stays
  8. spurs
Noun
  • The next night, the Dead brought the Bangles onstage, on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, to sing along and dance — a truly surreal duet.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Set in the Basque Country in 1930, the film tells the story of an English ship that is stranded on the shores of Biscay during a violent storm.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of shores
Noun
  • Millions of amateur athletes play tackle football each year, and as evidence mounts at the professional level of the dangers of CTE, parents are increasingly worried about their children going into the sport.
    — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Poland's government is likely to welcome the rhetoric as concern mounts over the possible spread of Russia's ongoing full-scale war on neighboring Ukraine to NATO territory.
    — Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of mounts
Noun
  • The result is a feedback loop where leadership sets aggressive targets, teams present a rosier picture than reality supports and leadership then makes the next round of decisions on inflated data.
    — Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Securitize's platform supports tokenization of traditional assets like stocks and funds.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of supports
Noun
  • Government reinforcements have also been sent toward Lahj and Abyan, also in the southwest, and to the front lines near Houthi positions, as well as toward the strategic western Red Sea coast, most of which is now under Houthi control.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Yemeni government forces have launched airstrikes targeting Houthi reinforcements west of Taiz, several residents of Mokha said, and the Yemeni government military has urged civilians to avoid roads between Taiz and Mokha.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of reinforcements
Noun
  • The result in the trenches will reveal a lot about where TCU’s pass rush stands.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Their stands fell mostly quiet in the final minutes, a stark contrast to the celebration unfolding across the field.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of stands
Noun
  • Underneath the bodywork are some relatively familiar underpinnings; Bentley shares technology with Porsche as both are part of the greater Volkswagen Group empire.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Summary Toyota's new C-HR+ electric SUV signals a serious EV commitment, presenting a larger, sharper-looking model distinct from its hybrid counterpart, built on bZ4X underpinnings.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of underpinnings
Noun
  • AmaWaterways arranges pre- and post-cruise stays of several nights in both cities with luxury accommodations, cultural exploration led by local experts, and transfers between hotel and ship.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • How long that carbon stays stored depends on how deep the roots can grow and the surrounding environment in the soil.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stays
Noun
  • Plus, according to the brand, podiatrists recommend them for people with plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and other common foot, ankle, and knee issues.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • It’s called the Golden Spurs Award — given annually to the Campbell family member who shoots the turkey with the biggest spurs.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of spurs
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“Shorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shorings. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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