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noun

Definition of bracenext
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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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verb

ˈbrās How to pronounce brace (audio)
1
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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2
as in to support
to hold up or serve as a foundation for several boards braced the wall

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3
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
Noun
Thauvin opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 38th minute but Strasbourg turned it around after the break with a brace from youngster Gessime Yassine. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 But regions hit months ago by January's massive winter storm may need to brace for some colder-than-usual temperatures. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Sweet vermouth was switched out for dry, and most importantly, the de facto gin used was now London Dry — crisp, bracing, with a juniper backbone. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 September is a traditionally bad month for the major stock market averages, and analysts are bracing for additional volatility ahead of the midterm elections in just nine weeks. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
  1. support
  2. pair
  3. stimulate
  4. carry
  5. fortify
  6. reinforcement
  7. couple
  8. stir
Noun
  • The same investments that improve energy security can lower consumer costs, reduce emissions, strengthen industrial capacity and support growth.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Modern submarine programmes involve sophisticated engineering, propulsion, sensors, communications, combat systems and long-term industrial support.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • Their summer window, which included signing the former Manchester United pair Millie Turner and Lisa Fjeldstad Naalsund, was eye-catching.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The first pair of Emmy ceremonies, formerly called the Creative Arts Emmys, are held over two nights, two weekends before the Primetime Emmy Awards, and honor many of the behind-the-scenes workers and craftspeople in television.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of pair
Verb
  • Opposition leaders say Meloni’s government has yet to find concrete ways to stimulate long-term economic growth beyond just controlling public debt and state deficits.
    — Silvia Stellacci, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Once inside the brain, the nanoparticles would be controlled—to stimulate neurons in specific areas of the brain or to read neuron activity—through a specialized cap or headset containing magnetic coils.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulate
Verb
  • West Virginia’s Cam Cook — the nation’s leading rusher last season — is the only other running back with 30 carries in a game this year.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The biggest aircraft in the fleet, Boeing’s 767-300F, typically carries about 116,000 lbs.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of carry
Verb
  • Iodized table salt is mined from underground deposits, processed to remove other minerals and fortified with iodine, which is important for thyroid health and proper hormone production.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Bucky Irving is also healthy again, though the team added Kenneth Gainwell to fortify the backfield.
    — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortify
Noun
  • But when the margins are thin, the offensive reinforcements to supplement a young core are nonexistent, and the pressure is on, every mistake is costly.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Real-world robot dataset AGIBOT’s WORLD 2026 Theme 3 dataset initiative provides researchers with real-world robot experience data aimed at advancing reinforcement learning and embodied AI.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of reinforcement
Noun
  • There’s something ineffably touching about the effect on Mi-ok of being around the wealthy couple.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • And even then, the evidence of that instruction proves elusive in this sprawling drama about two very different couples who are brought together by the violent suppression of a workers’ strike at a major Korean metals factory.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of couple
Verb
  • Gizelle, who has been stirring the pot and playing producer for everyone on the trip, keeps up her conniving ways by sitting down all the RHOP ladies except for Candiace during their Potomac retrospective moment at the party.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Moon enters adventurous Leo, stirring your interest in travel, education, or an idea that could expand your options.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of stir

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