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as in carries
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 reinforces
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 shores (up)
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Yasmin Espinoza, whose grandmother was deported despite being born in Arizona, now carries her passport everywhere.—
Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
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Rams running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for 102 rushing yards on 24 carries.—
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City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.—
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Every photo-op in Washington, every meeting with Israeli officials, every call for international intervention reinforces the regime’s narrative and undermines the legitimacy of the protests.—
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That is the creative energy that crosses everything together, that sustains and fosters growth and enhances everything in life.—
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The electorate of this country often embraces the pendulum effect — and that chance of a swing in our political fortunes sustains my optimism for a future of peace and goodwill towards men.—
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The approval of the waiver bolsters McMahon's mission to reduce the federal government's role in education nationwide.—
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Taylor’s arrival bolsters the KDFW weather staff after some recent losses.—
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Parents are encouraged to participate in their baby’s care through techniques like kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact), which helps stabilize vital signs and supports development.—
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Beyond still photography, the sensor supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second.—
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Helen tries to stay busy, but the letter proves distracting.—
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Season 2 is not without enjoyable intrigue, yet never proves worth the risk of opening a closed (literal) book.—
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Although indoor poinsettia usually stays relatively compact, outdoor plants can grow over 10 feet tall.—
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Instead, water them once a week, making sure the soil stays moist but never wet.—
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“Shores (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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