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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
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
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
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The initial plan called for DHS personnel assigned to these programs to be redirected to assist the broader traveling public, as travelers braced for longer lines to clear security.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
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
Adjective
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
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
As the Moon conjoins unanticipated Uranus in unshakable Taurus, we’re braced to renegotiate matters involving money and comfort.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The initial plan called for DHS personnel assigned to these programs to be redirected to assist the broader traveling public, as travelers braced for longer lines to clear security.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
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Denied entry into his class A female student looked out the door window and saw Colt Gray armed.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Its product Claude is in use across the intelligence community and armed services.—
Andrea Shalal,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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The move comes after Crosby sustained a lower-body injury during the Olympic hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The pickup’s driver sustained injuries believed not to be life-threatening and was taken to a hospital.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Many options are available, including dairy-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, organic, non-GMO, or fortified with vitamins and minerals.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kick off your Arts District food crawl at Bar Boheme, whose umami-rich, Alsatian-style onion soup ($21), fortified with two kinds of beer, is a standout; all of the menu’s baguettes, sourdough and milk buns are baked daily at a sister restaurant, Esther’s Kitchen.—
Roger Kisby,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Migration over the past decade has stirred right-wing, anti-immigrant sentiment in some parts of Europe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 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
Verb
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They were carried into the harbor by their parachutes.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nathan MacKinnon picked up the puck in his own zone and carried it into the offensive end.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Matthew Buck, vice president of public affairs for the California Apartment Association, said the extension was not needed since it was not supported by the DCBA report.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The families of the victims who died when an American Airlines jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter strongly supported the measure.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Despite being in Fort Worth for just one season, Suarez already holds a tight connection to the Fort Worth community that was only strengthened by the fan support at GameDay.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2026
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The inductees will be formally honored April 19 in East Lansing, recognized for careers that have shaped Michigan journalism and strengthened the role of a free press in public life.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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