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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
Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
The tries were shared by 10 players including Kildunne, whose brace gave her 50 in 59 tests, former captain Marlie Packer's 53rd, and for other replacements Sarah Bern, Mia Venner and Haineala Lutui.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Specifically, Florida's East Coast is bracing for another sargassum onslaught as the thick, smelly seaweed appeared in places such as Cocoa Beach in April.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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Noun
There was some optimism that Horton would only need the internal brace, which would have put the timeline at around 12 months.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
The tries were shared by 10 players including Kildunne, whose brace gave her 50 in 59 tests, former captain Marlie Packer's 53rd, and for other replacements Sarah Bern, Mia Venner and Haineala Lutui.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
As those alerts got issued, downtown Cheboygan business owners started bracing for the worst while hoping for the best.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Specifically, Florida's East Coast is bracing for another sargassum onslaught as the thick, smelly seaweed appeared in places such as Cocoa Beach in April.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
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On the streets, large crowds representing the country’s hard-line factions have rallied daily in support of the regime and against any agreement with Washington that would place Iran in a position of defeat.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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And there is talk about subsequent budget reconciliation bills before the end of this Congress, which could provide additional opportunities for Republicans to pursue tax and spending priorities that otherwise are unlikely to garner Democratic support.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Excited, yet anxious, over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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And, no doubt, women in the original 1920s audience presumably had comparable lustful desires as the pair on stage; this was hardly the only Coward comedy of its era to be used for foreplay.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Stock buybacks are a tool used by companies to reduce the amount of shares outstanding, which can stimulate prices, and also to signal confidence in the company’s strategic direction.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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In Asia, reflexology trails made of stones, pebbles and grass are intended to stimulate acupressure points on the soles of the feet, a concept linked to traditional medical therapies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Your words carry weight today.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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When Raphael died, a hundred torches were carried by painters at his funeral, and he was buried in the rotunda of the Pantheon.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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There is more research supporting the use of collagen supplements to improve joint pain and movement, and to fortify cartilage and bones.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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Eli Lilly is tapping into its obesity windfall again to fortify its pipeline.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Morgan Chittum,Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The steel is a reinforcement of the ring’s architectural structure and draws from Rome’s ancient columns, while the gold exudes both warmth and definition.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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But no reinforcements were to arrive.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Portman — daughter of a fertility doctor — said she was raised hearing about the difficulties some couples face when trying to start a family.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In the early 1960s, the couple moved back to Chicago when David began teaching at the U of C's law school.—
Hannah Meisel,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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And yet, here in April, with the run-in upon the club and its biggest knockout match for 30 years coming into view at Wembley, Longstaff stirred those emotions again.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly darkened and sticky, 2–3 minutes.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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