shore up

verb

shored up; shoring up; shores up
Synonyms of shore upnext
1
: to support (something) or keep (something) from falling by placing something under or against it
They shored up the roof/wall.
2
: to support or help (something)
The tax cuts are supposed to shore up the economy.

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The latest revelations about Welch come as the speaker on Wednesday made the rounds of several media outlets in an effort to shore up support for his leadership amid increasing scrutiny. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Early in her presentation, Smith mentioned Vannevar Bush, one of MIT’s bright stars, and his role in the Roosevelt era, where FDR was looking to shore up the prosperity of everyday Americans. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Leaders say Arizona has done more to prepare for shortages, shoring up other supplies and moving ahead with new pipelines and larger reservoirs. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Reflecting the sweep of SpaceX’s ambitions, Musk and other executives discussed their plans for AI and Starlink, putting robots on the moon and shoring up the heat shield on its massive Starship rocket. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shore up

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“Shore up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shore%20up. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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