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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
Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 20 May 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, 1 Apr. 2026
The younger guard left his feet before there was even time to think, his body crashing down onto Brunson’s braced shoulders for a foul call.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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
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
Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Russia has been using long-range missiles and drones to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.
—Arkansas Online, 30 May 2026
In the stands, Toomey braced himself.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Russia has been using long-range ballistic missiles and drones to damage Ukraine’s power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The bitcoin price slipped to $74,000 per bitcoin following the BlackRock whale sale, with traders braced for further declines.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Eveningside’s smaller arms holding on to the chains while Morningside’s longer arms propelled them, her fists and excess joints braced against the ground; their span lengthening, extending and retracting in the girls’ to and fro.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Lone lost both arms in an accident at the age of eight and taught himself to play cricket using his legs, batting with the bat braced between his neck and chin and bowling with his feet.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
After a long day at the theme park with their brood, the two families braced themselves for the trek home.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Adjective
The rule went into effect in 2023, requiring owners of these braces to destroy them or register their braced guns with the ATF.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 20 May 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, 1 Apr. 2026
The younger guard left his feet before there was even time to think, his body crashing down onto Brunson’s braced shoulders for a foul call.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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
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
West Ham are braced for offers for promising midfielder Kante.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Russia has been using long-range missiles and drones to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.
—Arkansas Online, 30 May 2026
In the stands, Toomey braced himself.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Russia has been using long-range ballistic missiles and drones to damage Ukraine’s power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The bitcoin price slipped to $74,000 per bitcoin following the BlackRock whale sale, with traders braced for further declines.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Eveningside’s smaller arms holding on to the chains while Morningside’s longer arms propelled them, her fists and excess joints braced against the ground; their span lengthening, extending and retracting in the girls’ to and fro.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Lone lost both arms in an accident at the age of eight and taught himself to play cricket using his legs, batting with the bat braced between his neck and chin and bowling with his feet.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
After a long day at the theme park with their brood, the two families braced themselves for the trek home.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
Adjective
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Ukrainians say armed formations on both sides, including the UPA and Polish underground forces, were involved in attacks and reprisals that led to large-scale civilian casualties among Poles and Ukrainians.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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During the incident, an armed individual began firing shots, the sheriff’s office said.—
Elainie Colton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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How to handle it By bearing in mind that Gemini is happiest when they’re being stimulated mentally can actually help preempt and address any fussiness.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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When your muscles work against resistance, bone tissue is stimulated and becomes stronger.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
17 June 2026
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Brun’s niece sustained injuries during the shooting that were not life-threatening — a scratch on her belly, said Brun.—
ALULA ALDERSON,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
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The Department of Licenses and Inspections responded to the scene and condemned the house, which sustained considerable damage.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Verb
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The Russians have hastily re-fortified the city with new air defence towers, each with a mobile Pantsir anti-aircraft vehicle hoisted on to it.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Catalyzed by the work of the Kansas City Sports Commission, fortified later by the arrival of the KC Current and, ultimately, the work of KC2026, the improbable came to pass.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Clark’s passion for coffee was stirred far from Los Gatos.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The flames were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive, and the sight in the public park stirred emotions and shocked many.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Voters in Makerfield, who have been the focus of international media attention during the five-week campaign, were aware their votes carried unusual weight.—
Kwiyeon Ha,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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That’s because a relationship isn’t strengthened by self-erasure.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Italy’s triumph over Czechoslovakia in the 1934 final which strengthened the regime of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, for example.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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On Monday, June 22, Kelce's pop star fiancée Taylor Swift supported him for the second year in a row at the kickoff for the event.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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The idea was supported by NASA’s top boss, Jared Isaacman, setting the tone for what could come in the near future.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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“Braced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braced. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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