shores (up)

verb

Definition of shores (up)next
present tense third-person singular of shore (up)
1
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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2
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)
  1. carries
  2. reinforces
  3. sustains
  4. supports
  5. proves
Verb
  • Each path carries weighty consequences.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Founded in 1999, DRR carries a rich legacy.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of carries
Verb
  • That detail reinforces how WBD and New Line Cinema see War of the Rohirrim as an expansion of their Lord of the Rings canon.
    Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This historic nomination reinforces his status as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of reinforces
Verb
  • These new spaces are where old money meets new ideas, creating a potent mix that sustains London’s position as a nexus for the ultra-wealthy.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The Philippine Constitution says that if a president dies, sustains a permanent disability, is removed from office or resigns, the vice president takes over and serves the rest of the term.
    Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of sustains
Verb
  • Additionally, ensuring a good mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins supports brain and vascular health.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Think of it as an asset that supports your ability to enjoy life and perform at your best.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supports
Verb
  • Carmichael’s relationship with the camera proves even slipperier—but there’s no denying his main-character syndrome is more than justified.
    Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In fact there is countless evidence that proves that employers value workers who demonstrate these competencies in their everyday work, especially for companies who are focused on driving innovation and change.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of proves
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“Shores (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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