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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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as in to support
to hold up or serve as a foundation for several boards braced the wall

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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
Noun
Disneyland guests now brace for yearly price hikes each fall, and this is coupled with yearly spikes on food prices each summer. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Strnad keeps thumb braces in the case because the training staff would occasionally accidentally throw them out while cleaning the locker room. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
The Gulf Coast is bracing for a direct hit from a strengthening Hurricane Isaias, which could bring life-threatening surge and dangerous flooding along eastern Mississippi across to the Florida Panhandle by early Saturday, forecasters said. — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 But as Europe braces for a double round of art fairs—Frieze in London from October 14–18, followed by Art Basel Paris from October 21–25—London is having something of a resurgence, even as Paris keeps its appeal. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 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
  • Blue Origin also aims to produce nearly all its components and systems in-house, while maintaining support from external suppliers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Peter and Rebecca’s sister Lauren will serve as Rebecca’s support swimmer.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • Their high-profile affair became public in late November 2022, after the pair was photographed holding hands in New York and getting cozy at a bar.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The set comes with a cozy quarter-zip sweatshirt and a pair of wide-leg bottoms, making for a complete travel-ready outfit that takes no effort at all.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pair
Verb
  • The reason progestogen is recommended in women with a uterus is because estrogen can stimulate growth of the uterine lining and increase the risk of endometrial cancer.
    — Shannon Firth, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The glasses project light onto 378 pixels in the implant, which converts those light patterns into an electrical current that stimulates the retina’s bipolar cells.
    — Erica Sweeney, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimulate
Verb
  • Over the years the retailer has carried third-party denim in its stores such as Re/Done, A GoldE and Acne.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Funding arrangements should reflect who benefits and who carries the risk.
    — Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of carry
Verb
  • City officials have been frantically preparing for Rachel, building sand berms and fortifying vulnerable areas with sandbags.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The 10% pure L-ascorbic acid works to fight against free radical damage and even out skin tone, while a blend of hyaluronic acid and ceramides helps hydrate skin and fortify the skin barrier.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of fortify
Noun
  • But as that approach began to deliver diminishing returns, and freely available human data started to dry up, the labs have leaned much more on post-training and reinforcement learning.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The researchers trained the machine using reinforcement learning, enabling it to navigate obstacles and perform dynamic movements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of reinforcement
Noun
  • Finally, there is Jessenia, who is new to yachting but has been working on tugboats for the last couple of years.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Collins spent the weekend with the couple, Salerno and, at one point, Salerno’s date, America Diehl.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of couple
Verb
  • To a small bowl, add the tamarind purée, chiles, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt and stir to combine.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The story centers on two ex-lovers who come back into each other’s lives after spending decades apart, only to find old feelings stirring with messy and mixed results.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of stir

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