as in pillars
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 shores
Snow accumulations in the valleys of 1 to 4 inches with the higher amounts likely in the western shores of Lake Tahoe.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
On this week’s episode, how the sweet fruit became an American staple because of one entrepreneur who took business off US shores, expanding the country’s economic reach and influence.
—Kyana Moghadam, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
An issue once reserved for the NFL combine or dating app disasters has now reached the shores of MLB.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Under bright skies, highs will climb into the mid and upper 50s for most locations, except for the south facing shores of Long Island and Connecticut, where highs will only be in the 40s.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Why book The picture-perfect shores of Phuket are no secret, and under-the-radar spots are few and far between.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The Northeast Passage connects Europe and Asia along the northern shores of Russia.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The quieter shores of Fallen Leaf Lake give visitors the chance to experience the serenity of the mountains just a short drive from town.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Itineraries will explore the French Riviera, Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast and the shores of Sicily.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
On this week’s episode, how the sweet fruit became an American staple because of one entrepreneur who took business off US shores, expanding the country’s economic reach and influence.
—Kyana Moghadam, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
An issue once reserved for the NFL combine or dating app disasters has now reached the shores of MLB.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Under bright skies, highs will climb into the mid and upper 50s for most locations, except for the south facing shores of Long Island and Connecticut, where highs will only be in the 40s.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Why book The picture-perfect shores of Phuket are no secret, and under-the-radar spots are few and far between.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The Northeast Passage connects Europe and Asia along the northern shores of Russia.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The quieter shores of Fallen Leaf Lake give visitors the chance to experience the serenity of the mountains just a short drive from town.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Itineraries will explore the French Riviera, Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast and the shores of Sicily.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shores
Noun
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Science is only one of the pillars of Mashpi.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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There was a point when Matos and Marco Luciano were considered future pillars of the organization, but both former top prospects have seen their time with the Giants end in recent months.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Helicopters, dog squads and reinforcements from New Zealand were dispatched to help track Freeman, who reportedly possessed strong bushcraft and outdoor survival skills.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Government forces brought in reinforcements into Suqaylabiyah, calming the violence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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And there’s been —the foundations are there, and everybody goes to Washington.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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Family caregivers usually provide long-term services and supports, nearly all of which are unpaid, the research found.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Trump has alluded to the political underpinnings of the influx.—
Cleve R. Wootson Jr. The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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And yet, while the NCAA Tournament retains its traditional trappings and brackets and upsets keep the country entranced, the underpinnings of college basketball are totally different.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At the same time, the mission will test flight controllers and procedures needed to safely send astronauts back to the moon for long-duration stays as NASA makes plans for a future moon base.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The district is funded mostly by a 5% tax on hotel stays.—
Mark Dee
April 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pressure mounts on Congress to return The backlash playing out online is fueling other pressure as well.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The announcement comes as pressure from customers and consumer advocates mounts on technology companies to cover rising energy costs tied to the AI infrastructure boom.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Shores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shores. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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