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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
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Wright put himself in the mix by getting on the end of both Roldan services and bagging a brace on a 33rd-minute near-post finish with the outside of his right foot, then a cutback and left-footed curler to the far post.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Christian Orozco, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Kaiser Permanente, California’s largest health provider, was bracing for a major labor strike of its health care workers Tuesday across the Bay Area and throughout the state.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Rodman was using crutches after the game and sporting a full-length knee brace.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Wright put himself in the mix by getting on the end of both Roldan services and bagging a brace on a 33rd-minute near-post finish with the outside of his right foot, then a cutback and left-footed curler to the far post.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
At the two-week mark, Republicans and Democrats are bracing for a long government shutdown, with both parties seeing more upside in persisting with their conflicting demands.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Kaiser Permanente, California’s largest health provider, was bracing for a major labor strike of its health care workers Tuesday across the Bay Area and throughout the state.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a dozen organizations are handing out flyers encouraging protesters to get involved, including Indiana AID, which provides support to immigrants and their families whom have been impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
18 Oct. 2025
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How to harvest, preserve and eat them Along with the quinoa and apples, there are plenty of vegetables in this dish and lean protein from the chicken to promote muscle growth and support immune function.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Officials at the Water Reclamation Authority are pursuing new goals after the utility was officially released last year from a pair of longstanding legal agreements that required the utility to address sewer overflows, leading to major investments across the system.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Her final touch included a pair of black open-toed pumps.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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This powerhouse ingredient, beloved by dermatologists and editors alike, is known for its ability to speed cell turnover and, in doing so, stimulate collagen production to smooth wrinkles and fade dark spots.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Those numbers will likely stimulate even further investment in circular offerings in the sector.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Washington also had a 48-yard run on the Razorbacks’ first drive and finished with 147 yards on 16 carries.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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And if hair growth is a concern, droves of shoppers recommend this Pura D’or shampoo and conditioner duo that’s fortified with biotin to encourage fuller, healthier-looking hair.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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But though the iconic museum was initially constructed as a building meant to safeguard and fortify the area, thieves have managed to get through its defenses on a number of occasions and carry off priceless works of art.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Beane, however, had better hope his incoming defensive reinforcements make a significant push to keep 2025 on the Super Bowl track.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But even with such reinforcements, the conventional Russian naval forces are vastly outgunned — and NATO air forces could likely destroy the Kaliningrad base in the initial hours of a live conflict.—
James Stavridis,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The couple married in September 2004, and Spears filed for divorce in November 2006.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The bill would also allow newly married couples to combine accumulated Save Our Homes benefits.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Add bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Rose Glass' directorial debut is an ecclesiastical horror that offsets the fine line between devotion and delusion, all while stirring the painful emotions of loneliness and trauma.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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