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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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Foundations and individuals that once focused solely on infrastructure or scholarship are now looking to sustain the principles that make education possible: academic freedom, equal access, and legal independence.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025 -
The Waterbury Police Department responded to a report of a fight involving a group of men in the road in the 600 block of South Main Street shortly after 9 p.m. Two male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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The company’s shares have risen more than 7% this week as Meta’s deal to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy has reinforced the view that demand is increasing as the tech sector hunts for electricity for its data centers.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The charges of interfering with flight crew members and attendants carries a maximum term of 20 years of imprisonment.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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In 2016, 23 Republicans won seats carried by Hillary Clinton and 12 Democrats won seats carried by Trump — a total of 35 crossover districts going into 2018.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Democrats on the House Small Business Committee have urged the Trump administration to bolster support for small businesses and ensure that federal programs are adequately funded, while also seeking to remove barriers to funding.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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This fiscal year, the program issued more than $12 million in federal funding to nonprofits, municipal police and state agencies to bolster safety for all users of the road.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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Adequate daily water intake also supports tissue elasticity, as well as joint and skin health.16 Prioritize sleep.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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More events around the world will take place in the following month, the organization said, along with a membership drive to support a docket of vinyl and digital audio releases, artist editions, podcasts, films, and interdisciplinary live performances.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
Verb
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That endeavor not only proved wildly successful for Swift, but played a major part in her 2020s ascension to a level of solo superstardom not seen before this century.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Comp titles—a list of three to five books that agents and authors send to prospective publishers to show how similar books did in the marketplace—rule the day, weeding out anything that varies from what has already proven itself as sellable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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If staying overnight or traveling as a family, The WB Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is a great option.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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“Shore (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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