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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
Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The bank's base-case scenario still calls for investors to maintain trend-following long positions through June, but to brace for an elevated risk of a correction between June and September.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
California 'bracing for impact' as SNAP changes loom Since some states have yet to fully implement the changes, experts say SNAP participation rates are likely to fall further.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
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Noun
Jett, who had been wearing a neck brace in his mugshot, was no longer listed at the Myrtle Beach jail.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The bank's base-case scenario still calls for investors to maintain trend-following long positions through June, but to brace for an elevated risk of a correction between June and September.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Verb
In the stands, Toomey braced himself.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
California 'bracing for impact' as SNAP changes loom Since some states have yet to fully implement the changes, experts say SNAP participation rates are likely to fall further.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
Noun
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Her agency offers various programs like caregiver support and meal services, along with opportunities to exercise the mind.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Israel invaded Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah, which fired across the border in support of Tehran.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Mercury will be briefly visible beneath the pair in bright twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Thirteen pairs feature wear-away uppers for the teams that didn’t select Kobe Bryant in the NBA draft, and a 14th edition brings its color to the foreground for the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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One big concern is that screens are intensively stimulating for young people because they are held up close and engage young viewers with things such as fast cuts and colors.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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By stimulating these areas, the program might aid in the initiation and maintenance of sleep.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a game-high 35 points and nine assists but wasn’t enough to carry a Thunder team that limped to the finish line, dealing with fatigue and a slew of injuries.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Each pallet carries a ton of bananas.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Cereals are usually fortified with B vitamins, folic acid, and iron.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
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Unknown to the Americans, and unspotted by their air reconnaissance, Peleliu is full of deep underground cave networks, which the Japanese had fortified and stocked with food, water and ammunition.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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And in the meantime, defensive reinforcements could also be made in the way of Cucurella.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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On Saturday night, the rapper’s first headlining solo show since at least 2019 was certainly a reinforcement that Jay-Z is still one of the best rappers alive, if not the preeminent emcee of his generation.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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The couple hard-launched their relationship in 2019 with their first red carpet appearance at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in LA.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Wyatt and Valdez, who live nearby, said that Baker was a neighbor of theirs for roughly six months a couple of years ago.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Mercury in Cancer also quincunxes Pluto in Aquarius, stirring tension between daily logistics and personal power.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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In a case that has stirred racial tensions, none of the jurors are Black.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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