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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Noun
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Crucially, the Pixel 8 still has five years of software support left.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025 -
Keep in mind that bush-type beans and peas generally don't need support, but pole beans require trellises or cages for their vining stems. Lupines: Many growers don't realize that lupines belong to the legume family and can also benefit neighboring plants with their nitrogen fixing roots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Courage Courage is one of the four pillars of my leadership framework.—
Mick Hunt,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The real legacy Legacy is a pillar of KC2026’s very purpose.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attempted to provide President Donald Trump with some positive reinforcement by crediting Americans for ending a war in Europe during his visit to the White House on June 5.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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How do Arsenal balance their need for immediate reinforcements with the desire to future-proof the squad and acquire emerging talent?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The humble prop was the highlight of the auction, receiving a ton of interest due to its prominence in the background of a beloved sitcom, which aired from 1970 to 1977.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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There’s so many props, and there’s so much matching, continuity-wise.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a season of head-turning announcements for the world of Caribbean music.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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For more: read Hilton Als’s review of a 2016 mounting, and the story of how the late actress Kim Stanley introduced him to Chekhov’s greatness.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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As this season's team is put together, the tension mounts and new drama awaits.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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As with several others, this photo again shows the 10mm gap between the bottom panel’s 2.5-inch drive mounts and the underside of the front fan’s air guide.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Jurors were reportedly shown photos of her in a neck brace.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
5 June 2025
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The two-year restructuring plan comes as consumer goods giants P&G (PG) and Unilever brace for muted demand in 2025 stemming from growing uncertainty due to US tariffs.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The Royals, the zoo & the weather Plenty of teams have made plans to visit popular Kansas City attractions during their weekend stay.—
Maddie Carr,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Breyer issued a stay of the injunction, allowing the administration to appeal the order to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals until noon tomorrow.—
Laura Strickler,
NBC news,
13 June 2025
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“Shore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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