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as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
several boards braced the wall
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as in fortified
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of braced
Jakob Roze, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
In maybe the most successful test of temporary flood walls, Tampa General Hospital escaped massive storm surge damage from Hurricane Milton in 2024 behind a 10 foot tall wall of braced aluminum panels made by AquaFence.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
He’s blessed with a tense, scrabbling physicality on screen, plus a baby-Brando glower beneath a head of striking blond curls, and Nemes directs him into a stance of braced, vulnerable defensiveness that serves the film’s purposes well — even if his character, too, wants for interior light.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Devastated, Abel braced for what felt like an endless wait for a transplant.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
From the start, her campaign braced for a tough final push; no less than Barack Obama is heading to the state in the final days to pitch in.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Colleges had braced for a significant drop in the number of international students due to changes in federal policies.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
But Preller and others in the organization had braced for Shildt’s potential departure.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Traders also braced for a a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who may offer more insights into future monetary policy.
—Liz Napolitano,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Responders braced for a potential mass casualty incident, Sylvia said, before finding the damage contained to the helicopter and the three air ambulance workers on board.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Flight delays were reported across the country for a second straight day Tuesday as the Federal Aviation Administration braced for more airport staffing shortages as the government shutdown continues.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Maintain a stable and braced core while holding the plank for as long as possible before switching sides.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
In maybe the most successful test of temporary flood walls, Tampa General Hospital escaped massive storm surge damage from Hurricane Milton in 2024 behind a 10 foot tall wall of braced aluminum panels made by AquaFence.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
He’s blessed with a tense, scrabbling physicality on screen, plus a baby-Brando glower beneath a head of striking blond curls, and Nemes directs him into a stance of braced, vulnerable defensiveness that serves the film’s purposes well — even if his character, too, wants for interior light.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The 27-year-old running back joked about the celebration and braced for a possible fine during his postgame comments on Sunday.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Devastated, Abel braced for what felt like an endless wait for a transplant.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
From the start, her campaign braced for a tough final push; no less than Barack Obama is heading to the state in the final days to pitch in.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Colleges had braced for a significant drop in the number of international students due to changes in federal policies.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
But Preller and others in the organization had braced for Shildt’s potential departure.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Traders also braced for a a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who may offer more insights into future monetary policy.
—Liz Napolitano,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Responders braced for a potential mass casualty incident, Sylvia said, before finding the damage contained to the helicopter and the three air ambulance workers on board.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Flight delays were reported across the country for a second straight day Tuesday as the Federal Aviation Administration braced for more airport staffing shortages as the government shutdown continues.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
Adjective
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As for South Sudan, a senior United Nations official said earlier this week that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is causing destabilization in South Sudan, including armed clashes and food insecurity.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Espinal-Cantareo was involved in at least three armed home invasions at residences in Irving, Cedar Hill and Frisco, investigators said.—
Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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When the researchers stimulated autophagy, the problem improved.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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Puzzle and activity feeders mimic natural hunting behavior and keep cats mentally stimulated.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Two officers sustained injuries during the arrest and were treated at an urgent care center.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The researchers found that after 24 weeks, the adults taking enlicitide not only saw up to a 60% reduction in LDL cholesterol, but reductions were sustained through 52 weeks.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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True happiness starts at home and is fortified by internal self-worth.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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His presence fortified the trail’s grapevine, with both hikers and people who live in the small towns that line the AT sharing news of his movements.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Watson stirred controversy late in life, tarnishing his reputation as a scientist in a series of racist remarks.—
Christina Zdanowicz,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Hill’s Emily Brooks reports that Roberts’s statement has stirred backlash from GOP senators and several traditionally conservative organizations, including from staffers inside Heritage itself.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The show, which was slated to be carried live by the network and stream on Peacock, has reportedly been shelved in order to allow Snoop to focus on his gig as a Winter Olympics correspondent.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lee performed two new songs early on during the set, both of which carried the hazy radio-skipping nostalgia of Diamond Jubilee.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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How many voters supported, opposed Measure G In Nevada County, the largest portion of the library district, voters supported Measure G with by a 7-to-3 margin.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s why, according to graphic designer and rebranding expert Gardner, the Wichita community overwhelmingly supported the new Redhawks mascot.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The storm has strengthened into the equivalent of a Category 4 Hurricane and is expected to hit central Vietnam Thursday night — an area that hasn’t yet recovered from disastrous flash flooding and landslides caused by weeks of record rainfall and successive storms.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mexican Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch has said several operations already underway in Michoacán, including arresting those involved in organized crime, would be strengthened.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Braced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braced. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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