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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
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
After undergoing season-ending surgery April 18 to repair his flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) with an internal brace procedure, this second recovery period has been much smoother for Steele.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The crypto market looks quiet on the surface, but traders are bracing for big moves in both directions by year-end.
—Dan Runkevicius, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Noun
Or in Garrett Whitlock’s case, that the road back from season-ending UCL internal brace surgery last spring is a smooth one.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
After undergoing season-ending surgery April 18 to repair his flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) with an internal brace procedure, this second recovery period has been much smoother for Steele.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Verb
Currently, Americans and business owners are bracing for the uncertainty tied to the Trump administration's tariffs on countries like China, and industries including steel and aluminum.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The crypto market looks quiet on the surface, but traders are bracing for big moves in both directions by year-end.
—Dan Runkevicius, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
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Its intuitive, no-code interface empowers sales teams to configure complex deals swiftly, reducing reliance on IT support and accelerating the sales cycle.—
Grace Butler,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from the Esserman Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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The pair had invited more than a dozen local and international journalists to visit Adra’s home village of At-Tuwani, which lies within a collection of Bedouin villages in an area known as Masafer Yatta in the West Bank, to witness evidence of settler violence and army demolitions.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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Wedding Was a Fairy Tale: See the Gorgeous Photos The pair initially met while in college, and reconnected in 2021 — seven years after Dorfman's The Bachelorette season.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Just like weight-bearing exercises, the vibrations stimulate osteocytes, which send signals to the two other types of bone cells–osteoblasts and osteoclasts–to create new bone matter and recycle the old.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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The electrode stimulates the nerve, opening the airway by moving the tongue forward.1 Hypoglossal nerve stimulation surgery can effectively resolve snoring for some.—
Sukaina Hasnie,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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In the early days of the split, HBO Max will continue to carry live sports content, although that arrangement is subject to change.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Ureña, a hard-throwing right-hander who was signed on Tuesday to help fortify a bullpen that has been ravaged by injuries, replaced Dreyer with a runner on first and one out in the sixth and gave up a single to Pete Alonso.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
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Bristol Myers Squibb on Monday made a splashy move to fortify its drug pipeline.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attempted to provide President Donald Trump with some positive reinforcement by crediting Americans for ending a war in Europe during his visit to the White House on June 5.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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These reinforcements can mean the difference between minor damage and catastrophic failure when a major storm hits.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Fans have watched as Mackenzie has navigated a complex pregnancy, from the couple's IVF journey to managing her health, including a recent preeclampsia diagnosis.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The White House confirmed the first couple's attendance to USA TODAY.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Since returning to the White House for his second term, the president has vowed to replicate the impact of his original travel bans, which stirred several legal battles with courts that blocked the mandate.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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However, Trump's trade stance has stirred unease among state leaders who are banking on foreign investment.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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