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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
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Pasle-Green stresses a focus on proper form; think of a long spine with a braced core when performing a deadlift.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Then return the arm and leg to the start position while maintaining your braced core, then repeat on the opposite side.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 28 Dec. 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
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
But as Guardiola braced himself for the same old story, City came to life in a fashion that could define their year.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Areas typically not accustomed to frigid temperatures and snowfall braced the frigid blast and, in some cases, made the best of it.
—James Powel, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
School leaders and teachers had braced themselves for possible widespread disruptions.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
As a winter storm bore down on Austin late last week, residents braced for an onslaught of ice — and, many feared, ICE enforcement in the city.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Gas prices spike ahead of major US storm US natural gas prices rose 75% in three days as the country braced for a huge Arctic storm.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As Athens braced for intense winter weather, Georgia basketball experienced a chill of its own.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 25 Jan. 2026
More than 300 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport on Saturday and Sunday as airlines braced for a severe winter storm threatening a large swath of the country.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Judging from the scene on the track, many braced for the news to come.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2026
Pasle-Green stresses a focus on proper form; think of a long spine with a braced core when performing a deadlift.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Then return the arm and leg to the start position while maintaining your braced core, then repeat on the opposite side.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 28 Dec. 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
So we should all be braced for the strong possibility that one or two or three of those picks in the first two rounds will be parlayed into slightly lower picks, plus additional picks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
But as Guardiola braced himself for the same old story, City came to life in a fashion that could define their year.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Areas typically not accustomed to frigid temperatures and snowfall braced the frigid blast and, in some cases, made the best of it.
—James Powel, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
School leaders and teachers had braced themselves for possible widespread disruptions.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
As a winter storm bore down on Austin late last week, residents braced for an onslaught of ice — and, many feared, ICE enforcement in the city.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Gas prices spike ahead of major US storm US natural gas prices rose 75% in three days as the country braced for a huge Arctic storm.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As Athens braced for intense winter weather, Georgia basketball experienced a chill of its own.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 25 Jan. 2026
More than 300 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport on Saturday and Sunday as airlines braced for a severe winter storm threatening a large swath of the country.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
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The assassination led to a political vacuum and plunged Haiti deeper into chaos, with armed gangs running amok.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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Three people have been charged and a fourth arrest is expected in connection with an armed home invasion in Fairfield that shut down multiple schools and prompted a large police presence on Thursday.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Among the best places to visit in Puerto Rico are its rare bioluminescent bays, where the water appears to glow at night thanks to microscopic organisms that are stimulated by movement.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Shiffrin sustained a puncture wound to her left abdomen after crashing into the side fencing after tumbling into two gates.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The second sustained a non-life-threatening injury, and the two other occupants in the sedan were not harmed.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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That reputation was fortified during Hoellering’s reign, which lasted until his death, in 1980, and crystallized by an unforgettable series of posters.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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This, compounded by the impact of employee wellness programs have fortified the program’s purpose.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The message stirred something in people well beyond the sports world.—
Rebecca Shore Winn,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Up close, though, the oddities stirred something familiar.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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During the press conference, Isaacman admitted that the spacecraft should never have carried astronauts, given the unresolved technical issues.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The feeling of dread only worsened as teammates carried her first to the sideline, where coaches and trainers eventually carried her to the locker room.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rosen has voiced frustration with the prospect of having supported Measure A and still bracing for heavy cuts to his office.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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To address this problem, Hint has worked to reframe astrology not as fortune-telling, but emotional pattern recognition supported by astronomical data and artificial intelligence (AI) personalization.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Freedom Square offers a counter-narrative — a declaration that within the 1300 blocks of Division Street and Druid Hill Avenue emerged leadership that reshaped constitutional law, influenced national journalism and strengthened the democratic experiment itself.—
Alvin C. Hathaway Sr,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Despite the distance and their differences, the bond between Annie and Vernice holds tight, strengthened by letters exchanged over the years, until they are fatefully reunited in young adulthood.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Braced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braced. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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