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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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Using the waxed paper as a brace, start rolling up the loaf starting with the edge closest to you.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Yolo Food Bank is bracing for more than $2 million in financial losses following federal cuts to food assistance programs and the expiration of emergency pandemic aid.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
After spending weeks in a wrist brace, Ball will return to basketball activities Monday.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Using the waxed paper as a brace, start rolling up the loaf starting with the edge closest to you.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Technology The Big Story Potential chip tariffs spook tech industry
President Trump’s threats to tariff semiconductors are stoking alarm within the tech sector as companies brace for ripple effects across the industry.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Yolo Food Bank is bracing for more than $2 million in financial losses following federal cuts to food assistance programs and the expiration of emergency pandemic aid.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
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At a press conference announcing the move, Van Hollen said his support for Abrego Garcia is about due process and the Supreme Court’s order to facilitate his return.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Contributing to its sturdiness are the eight stainless steel support bars, which are situated around the outside of the tub.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The Cowboys restocked at receiver with Marshall’s 2024 leading receiver, Christian Fitzpatrick, and a pair of Division II stars: Cam Abshire (Emory & Henry) and Terrill Davis (Central Oklahoma).—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The pair — whose goal was to carry out a crime inspired by the movie Scream — were both sentenced to life in prison, per the Associated Press.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Laser resurfacing uses the same technology to remove the top layer of skin and stimulate collagen production.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Monthly Job Swaps: Nothing stimulates understanding and empathy more than walking in someone else's shoes.—
Kelly Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Faber is carrying big minutes Faber, in his second full season, has averaged 27:09 of ice time in the first two games after playing a ton of minutes down the stretch of the season.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Macdonald-King said the new charging facility is designed to serve as a transfer point between the specialized trucks that carry freight from the port and other trucks that ply the interstate highways to the east and north.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Reinvent continuously: Change is the one constant, and knowing that disruption remains at an all-time high, leaders must be able to navigate these changes and fortify their enterprise resilience on an ongoing basis—for both the short- and long-term.—
Muqsit Ashraf,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Georgia’s roster is now fortified for another national championship run, with things seeming to depend on two spots: starting quarterback Gunner Stockton and a young offensive line.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the American Kennel Club, successful introductions rely on neutral territory, positive reinforcement, and close supervision.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Then, engineers revise the production model using a technique called reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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The couple got married on March 23, 1985, in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the second day of their visit, the outlet shared that the couple would spend time with local schoolchildren for outdoor learning.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Continue adding stock as needed, stirring frequently, and cook for another 9 minutes or until the rice is al dente and the vegetables are tender.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. 2: Add the water, beans (with their liquid), tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using, and stir to combine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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