Definitions

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  • adjective Having a shore, often one of a specified type.
  • verb Past participle of shore

Etymologies

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shore (“coast”) +‎ -ed

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See shore (verb)

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Examples

  • Alex Ovechkin shored up my vote for MVP when I saw him score twice in the third period on the Red Wings in Washington back in January.

    Ovechkin continues to hold lead over Malkin in MVP race 2009

  • The Bible tells me so, but my faith in the truthfulness of the Word is shored up by a number of relatively recent discoveries in physics, math, astronomy, and chemistry that have confirmed that the universe had a definite beginning.

    Parenting by the Book John Rosemond 2007

  • It had become apparent to one or two more practical and sober-minded in the party, that certain portions of the "Blazing Star" tunnel (owing, perhaps, to the exigencies of a flattering annual dividend) were economically and imperfectly "shored" and supported, and were, consequently, unsafe, insecure, and to be avoided.

    Tales of the Argonauts Bret Harte 1869

  • The subject of caution and fear lacing ones disposition and decision making can in some cases not only be inhibiting but most always shored by others voices of fear, such as media and others who are always there to validate your need to be reassured you are in its flow.

    Even the criminals won't file denuncias 2010

  • The subject of caution and fear lacing ones disposition and decision making can in some cases not only be inhibiting but most always shored by others voices of fear, such as media and others who are always there to validate your need to be reassured you are in its flow.

    Even the criminals won't file denuncias 2010

  • Perhaps China will commit some egregious deed that spurs reversal of the present momentum, but now that the military point is made, the more likely avenue of recourse is diplomatic work to mitigate recently shored-up alliances involving India, Japan and South Korea.

    China's Military Buildup Won't Stop The Defense Bear Rick Whittington 2011

  • The subject of caution and fear lacing ones disposition and decision making can in some cases not only be inhibiting but most always shored by others voices of fear, such as media and others who are always there to validate your need to be reassured you are in its flow.

    Even the criminals won't file denuncias 2010

  • The subject of caution and fear lacing ones disposition and decision making can in some cases not only be inhibiting but most always shored by others voices of fear, such as media and others who are always there to validate your need to be reassured you are in its flow.

    Even the criminals won't file denuncias 2010

  • The subject of caution and fear lacing ones disposition and decision making can in some cases not only be inhibiting but most always shored by others voices of fear, such as media and others who are always there to validate your need to be reassured you are in its flow.

    Even the criminals won't file denuncias 2010

  • The subject of caution and fear lacing ones disposition and decision making can in some cases not only be inhibiting but most always shored by others voices of fear, such as media and others who are always there to validate your need to be reassured you are in its flow.

    Even the criminals won't file denuncias 2010

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