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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
Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 4 Jan. 2026
The funding comes at an uncertain time for many clinics and hospitals as they brace for major health care shakeups in the coming years.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
Pol Ballús, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
With demand rising across industrial sectors and investors bracing for an uncertain economic landscape, many investors are wondering whether silver deserves a more prominent spot in their portfolios.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Millions of children live with scoliosis, but not every child will wear a back brace or undergo surgery.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 4 Jan. 2026
The funding comes at an uncertain time for many clinics and hospitals as they brace for major health care shakeups in the coming years.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
Barcelona are braced for a rocky start to 2026.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
With demand rising across industrial sectors and investors bracing for an uncertain economic landscape, many investors are wondering whether silver deserves a more prominent spot in their portfolios.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
Noun
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Ensuring officials have the mental and technological support for making big decisions in big matches with big consequences?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The head of the Federal Transit Administration is coming to Charlotte after the city’s transit system spent much of 2025 in the spotlight for a pair of violent incidents.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cold showers stimulate the vagus nerve, reduce inflammation, and activate parts of the brain that can calm the body after long exposure.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The implication was that there could be an easily accessible, off-the-shelf shot capable of stimulating the immune system to fight cancer.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Overall, though, New Jersey didn’t land enough difference-makers to fortify the club’s supporting cast.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Foods like yogurt and kefir offer gut-friendly probiotics, and milk is often fortified with vitamin D.—
Anthea Levi,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Bucs hope that switching up the coaching staff, adding more reinforcements through free agency and most importantly, keeping the main leader in place, could bode well for 2026.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Training begins in a simulated environment using reinforcement learning, where the robot improves by trial and error.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The couple was awarded citizenship in a private ceremony in the capital of Conakry on Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Chelsea Vaughn Photography The couple moved into Brian's home and started their lives together.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In a large bowl, stir together fennel, garlic, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and 1 cup parmesan until evenly combined.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dissolve soda in milk; stir into shortening mixture.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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