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as in to reinforce
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 shore (up)
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Two people were hospitalized with injuries sustained when an apartment building caught fire in El Sereno early Sunday morning.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026 -
Second, that accepted norms of the profession required aggressive interventions to sustain life.—
Robert S. Olick,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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The formula also features four peptides to treat the eye area from multiple angles—helping signal collagen production, improve elasticity, and smooth the look of fine lines—while collagen reinforces skin’s bounce.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Materials, produce, and products are sourced locally wherever possible and chef Mauro Colagreco’s commitment to circular gastronomy further reinforces the hotel’s eco-conscious approach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Analysts say the referendum carries international implications as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Air Canada Express CRJ-900 plane, operated by its regional partner Jazz Aviation, was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members from Montreal, based on a preliminary passenger list that remained subject to confirmation.—
Gursimran Mehar,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Now, the new contract modification aims to bolster the program and build on that momentum.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The College Basketball Crown, the second-year postseason men’s basketball tournament produced by AEG and Fox—will tip off its second edition on April Fool’s Day in Las Vegas, as organizers look to bolster the event’s relevance following a debut that struggled to attract marquee programs.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The city manager is also evaluating whether the current site could support private development.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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These oils are rich in naturally occurring aromatic compounds that support relaxation, focus, skin cleansing and even natural home cleaning.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kevin McGonigle quickly proved that the Detroit Tigers' made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps the apocalypse is near, because what’s proven to be a difficult task for the Hornets seemingly forever finally happened Thursday night.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Minimize the risk of heat dangers by staying cool and avoiding direct sun exposure.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Conchiglioni, a larger shell pasta, manages to nail the best of both texture worlds, staying tender when submerged and catching color and crispiness at the surface.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Shore (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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