SHORES (UP) Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

shores (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of shore (up)

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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Out back, a single monoshock is mounted to the massive single-sided swingarm that carries the solo rear wheel shod in a wiiiide 305/30R20 Kenda meat.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Brooks ran for 106 yards on 27 carries last season while contributing primarily on special teams.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of carries

Verb

The flexible polymer, meanwhile, reinforces the structure and improves its elasticity.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Bitcoin's recent rebound puts the spotlight back on its role as a hedge against fiscal risk and reinforces Robbie Mitchnick's long held view that the crypto asset serves to diversity portfolios, and isn't just another risk asset.

— Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reinforces

Verb

Song landed a powerful right uppercut in the second round, securing a significant victory that bolsters his bantamweight title contention, despite a recent loss to Sean O'Malley.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Connors brothers anchor defense The return of brothers Rex and Porter Connors bolsters UCD’s defense.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bolsters

Verb

The commitment supports Nvidia's argument that customers are generating enough returns on its AI infrastructure to justify continued spending.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Why doctors say bidets may be healthier Converts often describe simply feeling cleaner, and some research supports the idea.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of supports

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Trailing the 2010s trilogy by long enough that a genuine pandemic happened in the interim, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes stays within the continuity of those movies while introducing new characters and a further-future setting.

— Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Bookings for the tent are open now for weeknight and weekend stays until the end of November 2026.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

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