shoring (up)

verb

Definition of shoring (up)next
present participle of shore (up)
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)
  1. sustaining
  2. reinforcing
  3. carrying
  4. supporting
  5. proving
  6. staying
Verb
  • McCaffrey played in four games this season before sustaining a season-ending PCL injury.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • These particles, often generated as byproducts of the fusion reactions, play a crucial role in sustaining the plasma temperature and overall efficiency.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustaining
Verb
  • Upgrading and reinforcing the offensive line has to be a top priority in the offseason.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Related Story Additionally, the project explores how to transform fibrous fragments collected during water treatment into new textile products, reinforcing the project’s commitment to the circular economy.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • This complication features a three-armed carousel, each arm carrying a block with four-hour numerals.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of carrying
Verb
  • Ethiopia should commit to reaching a legally binding agreement based in international law that preserves all parties' water security while supporting Ethiopia's development goals.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To stay ahead, North American governments will need to double down on supporting industry with strategic incentives—like the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act—to spur R&D and accelerate growth for a new generation of manufacturers.
    Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporting
Verb
  • LeBron James embodies this principle, proving that even under intense scrutiny, failure can be the spark for greatness.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Proof of identity and lawful status Most documents proving identity also prove lawful status.
    Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of proving
Verb
  • Always evolving, Mima isn’t content with staying the same.
    WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Remember when staying late at the office was a badge of honor?
    B.D. Dalton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of staying
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“Shoring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoring%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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