as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
they're in the same income bracket
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as in to compare
to describe as similar
I wouldn't exactly bracket your paintings with those of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci
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Recent Examples of bracket
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Both teams are in the Class 6A Division II bracket.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The true heart of the ladies’ story line this week lies in two scenes that bracket the episode.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Mexican soccer club León lost its legal challenge against FIFA on Tuesday, clearing the way for FIFA to host a play-in game between LAFC and Mexican team América for the last spot in the bracket.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Both teams are in the Class 6A Division II bracket.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
Verb
Soaring windows bracketing the bar offer unimpeded views of the nearby Wasatch Mountains and downtown, while cutouts behind the couches allow guests to gaze down on the main lobby below.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The true heart of the ladies’ story line this week lies in two scenes that bracket the episode.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracket
Verb
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Glenna Wallace, chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe, compares the golf course to having a go-kart track at Arlington National Cemetery.—
Kevin Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Many companies compare the havoc of Trump’s tariffs on supply chains to factory shutdowns during the pandemic.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Noun
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People in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell their health care provider.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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There are also three group categories for dance, musical instrument/bands, and vocal groups.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
Verb
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In the Oval Office Friday, Trump said the reduction in shipments from China means the United States is no longer losing money — a frequent if highly inaccurate refrain from the president that mistakenly equates a trade imbalance with losses.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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In a society that often equates American influence with might or money or celebrity, now our foremost representative on the global stage is a humble man in white robes, preaching love, justice, and mercy.—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025
Noun
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However, the dispute between Lage and Textor, a first of its kind, will hinge on whether such promises are enforceable.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The Joint Office, Klein says, was the first of its kind at the federal level.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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“Bracket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracket. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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