shoring

[ shawr-ing, shohr- ]

noun

1. a number or system of shores shore for steadying or supporting a wall, a ship in drydock, etc.
2. the act of setting up shores. shore.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shoring¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; shore ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Martinak suggests shoring up emergency funds and diversifying investments across different asset classes to mitigate risk.

From Salon

Speaking to reporters on his way to the meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Sir Keir said "shoring up support for Ukraine" was top of his agenda.

From BBC

Jurado, in an interview on Wednesday, said she disagreed with De León’s emphasis on shoring up Latino power, which she said “sowed racial division.”

From Los Angeles Times

One Labour MP with a port in their constituency told the BBC there was general concern among colleagues that only shoring up Dover would lead to criminal activity moving elsewhere.

From BBC

For Robert Kern, securing the border and shoring up the economy were his top concerns.

From Los Angeles Times