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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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Clear communication, transparency and alignment with new regulatory demands help sustain engagement and stability, allowing the organization to scale while maintaining a strong employee experience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025 -
The inequalities in tennis serve to sustain the very gendered stereotypes that defenders of the status quo claim were eradicated many years ago.—
Gavriella Epstein-Lightman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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In 2017, the La Jolla Development Permit Review Committee approved a project to reinforce the lower third of the bluff with erodible concrete.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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What To Know After Trump threatened to cut off U.S. support for Ukraine and criticized Europe for its military reliance on Washington, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen devised a plan to reinforce the EU's defense capabilities.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Swenson risked his life to carry the wounded to safety.—
Julie Depenbrock,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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And the city will carry its own point of pride: that everything Morrow accomplished started right here.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Partnerships with Local Enterprises Strategic collaborations with small and mid-sized enterprises bolster both community integration and financial sustainability.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Those odds have only improved after the front office bolstered what was already a championship roster by adding starting pitchers Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki and closer Tanner Scott.—
Mark Ross,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The investment from Coral Tree will help accelerate the Innovative Artists Entertainment’s expansion by enhancing the resources to support its agents and a growing roster of talent.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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Most had lived in the country for many years and worked hard to support their families.—
Lea Skene,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Ellie Kemper is here to prove that it's never been easier to step out in style.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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However, in practice, enforcing VAT compliance for B2B services has proven difficult.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Their reflective processing partner, on the other hand, prefers to stay quiet.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Shore (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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