as in bushes
a thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush
built a small shelter in the brake to watch for deer
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as in slows
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
braked the car sharply when someone pulled out in front of us
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Recent Examples of brakes
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Acceleration is strong, steering is clean and immediate, and the brakes inspire real confidence.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Dive coasters feature a brief stop at the top of the lift hill that leaves riders dangling over a vertical drop for a few seconds before the brakes are released.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 June 2026
Explainability, fairness, accountability, and transparency are not brakes on innovation.
—Samantha Gloede, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
And all of a sudden, the lenders put the brakes on.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 12 June 2026
The brakes have an initial bite, but are satisfyingly firm.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
Noun
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Acceleration is strong, steering is clean and immediate, and the brakes inspire real confidence.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Dive coasters feature a brief stop at the top of the lift hill that leaves riders dangling over a vertical drop for a few seconds before the brakes are released.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 June 2026
Explainability, fairness, accountability, and transparency are not brakes on innovation.
—Samantha Gloede, Fortune, 19 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
And all of a sudden, the lenders put the brakes on.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 12 June 2026
The brakes have an initial bite, but are satisfyingly firm.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brakes
Noun
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The vineyard soils are primarily composed of fractured sandstone, along with several other soil types, and portions of the vineyards are ringed by towering groves of California redwoods.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Set between Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica and surrounded by silvery olive groves, the Masseria Silentio is a former Masseriola, or rural farmhouse, dating back to the 18th century.—
Lucrezia Worthington,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Contractors claim that compliance with these laws and regulations slows down weapons delivery to the military but provide little to no evidence to support that claim.—
Julia Gledhill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Studies have found that bacteria growth on red meat in particular only slows—but doesn’t stop—with proper packaging and storage.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Noun
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My dad was this very outdoors-y Eagle Scout/camping guy, and that man-of-the-woods element was a big thing for me.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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The show pays tribute to all the eras the pond jumpers have visited by showing fan-favorite characters peeking out from the woods to watch the nuptials as well.—
Megan Vick,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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“Brakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brakes. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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