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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
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
Locals are braced for more drilling — and worry that the Barca Foundation’s support for Gran Tierra could hasten this process.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 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
Overcast skies hovered over Atlanta during the midafternoon as the metro area braced for severe weather.
—Vanessa McCray, AJC.com, 6 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
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
Locals are braced for more drilling — and worry that the Barca Foundation’s support for Gran Tierra could hasten this process.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 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
Overcast skies hovered over Atlanta during the midafternoon as the metro area braced for severe weather.
—Vanessa McCray, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
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In the years following, Beijing funded or armed fellow communists in Vietnam, North Korea, Burma, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia, causing panic in Washington and other Western capitals as the ideological struggles of the Cold War rippled across Asia.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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What about the kids and young adults in the current generation who take care of their siblings, play on a team, volunteer, work in the health profession, or sign up to be in the armed services?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
30 May 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,
25 May 2026
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Economic development will be stimulated by large infrastructure investments, but energy and other resources will be strained.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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The plant sustained flows above 45 million gallons per day for 13 hours over the weekend and peaked above 60 million gallons per day for nine hours — well above its design capacity, USIBWC said.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Two children sustained minor injuries when two school buses crashed near Woodbury Elementary School Tuesday morning.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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Unknown to the Americans, and unspotted by their air reconnaissance, Peleliu is full of deep underground cave networks, which the Japanese had fortified and stocked with food, water and ammunition.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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In addition to the natural sources of magnesium, many foods are fortified to boost the magnesium content.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
28 May 2026
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As part of the investigation, the EEOC subpoenaed the university for the names and contacts of employees affiliated with Jewish groups at the university, a move that stirred controversy and raised safety concerns from students and faculty.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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His affinity for Aurelio’s Pizza and long-suffering support for the White Sox, Bulls and Bears has since stirred a fresh wave of hometown pride in Chicago.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Verb
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His new doctrine fueled a decades-long war – one that ultimately carried the communist movement to victory and state power in Beijing in 1949.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The Rockies’ Kyle Karros hit an opposite-field line drive that carried to the right-field warning track, but Lee tracked down the potential extra-base hit on the run, then crashed into the chain-link portion of the fence.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Now, as Paxton is the Republican nominee for Senate, House Republicans who supported impeachment have taken differing positions.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Back in February, a federal judge ruled that key provisions of the law could go into effect, a decision backed by retailers who supported the legislation.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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This would, among other things, give a new direction to the relationship with the United States, creating new opportunities that benefit Colombia…Under our administration, the relationship with the United States would be strengthened and revitalized.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Twenty-five years later, their creative synergy has only strengthened.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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“Braced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braced. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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