shore

noun

Definition of shorenext
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 Synonyms for shore
  1. support
  2. pillar
  3. reinforcement
  4. prop
  5. mounting
  6. mount
  7. brace
  8. stay
Noun
  • Yet, earlier this month, I, my fellow editors and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel were informed that support for the Arctic Report Card — our flagship annual report since 2006 — is canceled.
    — Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • Volkswagen’s prosperity was recently based on two pillars – huge profits earned in China, and the highly successful German base where its engineers led the world for decades in making and exporting advanced sedans and SUVs.
    — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Narrower set of engines Next week's nonfarm payrolls report could also give some reassurance on how the economy is doing, which remains robust but with weakening pillars of support.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pillar
Noun
  • The approach uses adversarial inverse reinforcement learning (AIRL) to learn walking strategies from stick insects.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Two police unions, the Sindicato Unificado de Policia and Confederacion Espanola de Policia, requested extensive reinforcements from the mainland.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforcement
Noun
  • This Saturday’s theme is a SpongeBob crossover version of Rocky Horror, in which the cast has been working for months crafting new props and costumes.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Those images are then digitized through CAD, before construction and prop lockdown on the house.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of prop
Noun
  • The weapon begins spinning violently, dragging the service member around before throwing him several yards from the mounting.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
  • After that, there are further stages including preparation, conservation, and mounting.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of mounting
Noun
  • The head of the buck was partially mounted when it was measured during late March, but the back of the mount was still open, so the CBM officials could inspect the skull plate and the base of the antlers.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories Also revealed in the trailer are Chocobo mounts, a grappling hook and the new Summon Typhon and open-world exploration via parachute.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • But regions hit months ago by January's massive winter storm may need to brace for some colder-than-usual temperatures.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, Ronaldo scored a brace, becoming the first player in history to score in six consecutive World Cups.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of brace
Noun
  • Medicare does not cover custodial care, and custodial care is the bulk of what a long stay involves.
    — Jon Sabes, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Connection, wellbeing, and growth are foundational at Patina, shaping experiences that leave lasting impressions which resonate well beyond your stay.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stay
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“Shore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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