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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 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
Downtown Northville is braced and ready for the golf attendees.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025
At the turn of the millennium, the business world braced for disaster.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Lecornu now faces the dual challenge of steering France out of its financial morass while leading a government braced for mass protests.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 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
Downtown Northville is braced and ready for the golf attendees.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025
At the turn of the millennium, the business world braced for disaster.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
Verb
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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
Verb
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White Bear Lake was inside the red zone, trailing by six in the fourth quarter when star quarterback Oluwatomi Animasaun sustained an injury that forced him to exit the contest on fourth down.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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These state powerhouses both sustained narrow defeats to out-of-state opponents during opening week.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And a belief long voiced by many in the region of Israel’s intention to sabotage peace talks has only been fortified by Tuesday’s strikes.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Kremlin has succeeded in building a fortress economy, but one that is fortified against the future more than against the enemy.—
Jeremy Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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He has been convicted of plotting a coup and taking part in an armed criminal organization, among other serious crimes.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jurors at the trial in Fort Pierce, Florida, heard from the Secret Service agent who confronted an armed Routh on the golf course before Routh fled, and a witness who identified Routh to police.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That rich color, the soft texture of the suède, stirred in me all the promise of autumn, of a new school year, of a chance to have instead of to want—in other words, to finally be.—
Rachel Kushner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Exploremores have already stirred debate online.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Only three currently represent districts Harris carried last year.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The guardrail to this application is ensuring the rules, framework and sourcing are continually validated, and that assumptions are not allowed to be carried versus validated continually.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The research, published in Nature Photonics, was supported by the Army Research Office, NSF, DARPA, and NASA’s JPL.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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What began as a handful of campus groups now stretches across more than 3,500 high schools and universities, supported by dozens of full-time staff who manage student activists like a professional sales force.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The past month has renewed conversations about home rule, which many Democrats believe should be strengthened.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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These examples show that more protections need to be established and strengthened, advocates say.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Braced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braced. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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