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as in support
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
wore a brace for the injured knee
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as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
bagged a brace of pheasants
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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as in to fortify
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of brace
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Playing Tootie, Fields made braces cool — and got into plenty of trou-ble with her penchant for gossip.
—Michele Corriston, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Trick-or-treaters can expect a chilly evening Friday as the Kansas City area braces for temperatures to drop continually over the next couple of days.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Supportive footwear or braces can also be helpful, when needed.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Playing Tootie, Fields made braces cool — and got into plenty of trou-ble with her penchant for gossip.
—Michele Corriston, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
With projects bracing for termination, mission teams broken apart and safety protocols weakened, the guardrails that once kept NASA from repeating its worst tragedies are being stripped away in real time.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Trick-or-treaters can expect a chilly evening Friday as the Kansas City area braces for temperatures to drop continually over the next couple of days.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
Noun
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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That merely meant coach Brian Dutcher didn’t have to delicately parcel out playing time while massaging egos on his Mariana Trench-deep roster, and the bench shortened by circumstance delivered a 77-45 win powered by a pair of true freshmen and a typically frenetic defensive effort.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The pair married at New York City Hall earlier this year.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The effect remained strong even when cells were stimulated with TGFβ, a major fibrosis-triggering molecule.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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The third-quarter data — which indicates an unexpected economic resiliency — comes ahead of the European Central Bank's next monetary policy decision, due later Thursday, and removes any immediate pressure on the central bank to cut rates to stimulate the economy.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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North also styled her hair in braids like Dionne and carried a small black leather handbag.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This year, a replica of the Seneca Chief, which carried Clinton in 1825, set out from Buffalo on the canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since then, Xi has sought to fortify Chinese industry titans, including Huawei, China Rare Earths Group, and EV maker BYD.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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For example, state parties now get major influxes of cash, to the tune of a million dollars a month, to hire staff, set up programs, and fortify their ranks.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After completing each of the three steps, the kids listening receive a Sleepy Star—positive reinforcement that encourages kids to stick to the routine laid out by the podcast.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 Oct. 2025
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Just focus on my main details, my main strengths, positive reinforcement, all that good stuff.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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While Aldrin is very much alive, his wife, Anca Faur, died Tuesday at age 66, just two years after the couple married.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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While the hosts dressed up to match the western theme, other couples took the opportunity to demonstrate their own creativity with their costumes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Whether it’s shaken, stirred, dirty, or dry, the martini remains one of the world’s most iconic and timeless drinks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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But then, at some point, the gold letters will, in each Blue Jay, stir memories of the end.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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