1
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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2
as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
several boards braced the wall
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3
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
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
When tickets went on sale in Almaty on September 23, strict purchase limits were imposed as organizers braced for unprecedented demand.
—Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The title may have the tang of a prog-rock album, but the book is witty, minutely detailed, and braced by common sense—a welcome gift in an often obsessive environment.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The news organization vigorously defended the story at the time and braced to fight the legal action.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
The senators’ visit to North Chicago came as the city and suburbs braced for immigration sweeps and many also continued protesting, including dozens outside an ICE processing center in Broadview Friday morning.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Cadrez’s two sons arrived with their mother not long after — and braced for the worst.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
However, in the days prior, as residents braced for the storm's full impacts, officials in Dare County warned locals about possible rip currents and life-threatening conditions along the North Carolina coast.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The show’s creator, Rebecca Cutter, was braced for criticism from viewers on both sides taking issue with the show’s representation of their politics.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Such as especially the case with sneakers, which can be cobbled together from as many as 60 wholly disparate parts, each designed to coddle, protect or perform, from leather uppers to EVA midsoles to the individual metal eyelet through which a cotton or polyester shoelace can be braced and secured.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
When tickets went on sale in Almaty on September 23, strict purchase limits were imposed as organizers braced for unprecedented demand.
—Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The title may have the tang of a prog-rock album, but the book is witty, minutely detailed, and braced by common sense—a welcome gift in an often obsessive environment.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The news organization vigorously defended the story at the time and braced to fight the legal action.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
The senators’ visit to North Chicago came as the city and suburbs braced for immigration sweeps and many also continued protesting, including dozens outside an ICE processing center in Broadview Friday morning.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Cadrez’s two sons arrived with their mother not long after — and braced for the worst.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
However, in the days prior, as residents braced for the storm's full impacts, officials in Dare County warned locals about possible rip currents and life-threatening conditions along the North Carolina coast.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The show’s creator, Rebecca Cutter, was braced for criticism from viewers on both sides taking issue with the show’s representation of their politics.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
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But dogs still need ways to burn off energy and stay mentally stimulated.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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From a potentially serious injury sustained by linebacker Dwight Nunoo to a multitude of mistakes, Saturday’s 51-10 loss to the host Connecticut Huskies (4-2) was devastating to FIU (2-3).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Henry's body sustained serious burns, and the official cause of death was asphyxiation leading to heart failure.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When fortified with adequate nutrients, especially nitrogen, a lawn can outcompete clover.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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The two have bonded over their desire to get better and their tireless work ethics, and that relationship has only been fortified as the years have progressed.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Not in the response from the armed Palestinian group were other provisions detailing Gaza's future, including some Hamas has long rejected.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spent part of Friday on the rooftop of the controversial facility, surrounded by armed agents and a camera crew, according to CNN affiliate WLS.—
Whitney Wild,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Baseball’s automatic runner has brought new fans but also stirred anxiety among purists.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Then the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt) are stirred into that molten chocolate mixture, and some magical alchemy occurs.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Federal officers carried four people into the ICE facility on Tuesday night, according to CNN affiliate KATU.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the changes would result in the 10-term congresswoman’s district shifting rightward by about 15 points, Kamala Harris still would have carried it by nearly 13% in the presidential election.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Public opinion broadly supported Democrats at the time of the dispute that turned into the longest shutdown in the nation’s history.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Consumer spending has continued to prove resilient, and business investment, far from retreating, has strengthened in sectors tied to artificial intelligence, energy infrastructure, and manufacturing reshoring.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Abuja published guidance on how the private sector should work with government agencies to tackle financial crimes, and Pretoria has strengthened legislation on the disclosure of beneficial ownership for companies and trusts.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Braced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braced. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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