as in support
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
the carpenter placed a shore underneath the sagging roof of the porch
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Recent Examples of shore
The shores of Connecticut and Massachusetts should also prepare for that blustery mix.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
Gelsinger believed there was time to catch up, especially with the U.S. investing heavily to bring chip and semiconductor production back to American shores.
—Bygreg McKenna, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
Head west of Willemstad for one of Curaçao's true treasures: a cache of untouched, undeveloped shores.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
Also pulling weight on international shores is Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, which has rumbled past the two-century mark globally, now with $221M worldwide.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
Gelsinger believed there was time to catch up, especially with the U.S. investing heavily to bring chip and semiconductor production back to American shores.
—Bygreg McKenna, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
Head west of Willemstad for one of Curaçao's true treasures: a cache of untouched, undeveloped shores.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
Also pulling weight on international shores is Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, which has rumbled past the two-century mark globally, now with $221M worldwide.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shore
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Around-the-clock customer support, unlimited 0% processing, lifetime price guarantees, and next-day replacements are just a few of the perks of working with Slice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Stringer received almost 30% support, or 5,323 votes, according to the results.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
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Cheap electricity has been a pillar for Norwegian industry, but with demand rising because of the electrification of road transport and other sectors, the cost of electricity will rise.Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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When a customs officer reached into Soto-Morando's truck to stop him from leaving, Soto-Morando propelled toward the gate and crashed into a pillar on the United States side, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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The reinforcements will assist in searching through the widespread devastation that struck the densely populated archipelago of approximately 300,000 residents.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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President Florentino Perez didn't take that opportunity, and ahead of the January transfer window opening in a few weeks, Madrid is reportedly closing in on a defensive reinforcement.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Not long into their date, Loren pulled out the prop with the ring attached to it.Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Image shows doctored version of ‘Superbad’ prop Mangione was arrested Dec. 9 and charged in connection with the Dec. 4 shooting death of Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The television show, which ran on NBC from 2012-2013, starred Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Megan Hilty, Katharine McPhee and Christian Borle and followed them in their mounting of musicals for Broadway, including Bombshell, a fictional musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024
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Apparently, during the harried month that passed between the recusal of Candidate Biden and the mounting of Candidate Harris, the campaign underwent a large image overhaul.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2024
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Composite full fenders help keep splashes at bay, there are mounts for front and rear accessories, and a kickstand for parking ease.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chaos mounts as day turns into night in the hours before Christmas.Keith Phipps, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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The cancer also damaged a vertebra in her spine, requiring her to wear a neck brace for more than six months.Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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After being examined in the injury tent and going back to the locker room, Dobbins stood on the sideline during the second half without visible braces or supports.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board was expected to appear to hear Underwood's clemency case on Monday, but the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay of the proceedings.Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The ‘great resignation’ became the ‘great stay’ By many metrics, the job market is strong for American workers.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Shore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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