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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
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
Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 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
As Athens braced for intense winter weather, Georgia basketball experienced a chill of its own.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 25 Jan. 2026
More than 300 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport on Saturday and Sunday as airlines braced for a severe winter storm threatening a large swath of the country.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
With the body being constantly braced to ensure safety and security, the emotional energy gets spent on regulation instead of connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
North Texas braced for potentially dangerous wintry conditions and freezing temperatures as a powerful winter storm began moving into the area Friday.
—Lauren Caruba, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
School districts canceled class, businesses are closing for the day and warming centers lengthened hours as residents braced for the cold.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
An officer restricted his movements and braced him against a railing.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 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
As Athens braced for intense winter weather, Georgia basketball experienced a chill of its own.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 25 Jan. 2026
More than 300 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport on Saturday and Sunday as airlines braced for a severe winter storm threatening a large swath of the country.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
With the body being constantly braced to ensure safety and security, the emotional energy gets spent on regulation instead of connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
North Texas braced for potentially dangerous wintry conditions and freezing temperatures as a powerful winter storm began moving into the area Friday.
—Lauren Caruba, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
School districts canceled class, businesses are closing for the day and warming centers lengthened hours as residents braced for the cold.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
Adjective
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Thousands of armed and masked federal agents have been deployed to Minnesota, with Minneapolis serving as the epicenter of the largest immigration enforcement operation in US history.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security said on social media that the officers were conducting an operation when they were approached by an armed Minneapolis resident.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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These channels are tuned to trigger a voltage spike and tell the trap to close only if stimulated multiple times in rapid succession.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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Many contests maintain that the frogs can be stimulated humanely to jump, such as someone blowing on them or clapping their hands behind them.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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The home sustained damage to the second floor.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Middle school is the inflection point where sustained attention either begins to be scaffolded, or quietly erodes under constant digital interruption.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Eat More Iron-Fortified Foods Some foods, including breakfast cereals and bread, are fortified with iron and offer an affordable way to boost iron intake.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Diamondbacks have already fortified their starting rotation by bringing back free-agent Merrill Kelly on a two-year deal after trading him at last year’s deadline, and signing right-handed veteran Mike Soroka.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Cruz’s effort has stirred questions in Washington, with early donations meant to fully help the nominee largely being steered to Cruz.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse earlier in the month may have stirred subconscious fears or old patterns, but by the end of February, clarity replaces confusion.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One fan entered Melbourne Park with a grounds pass, bought dozens of burgers and carried them out for his friends to eat.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some are on the small side so they can be easily carried once filled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The lower level would serve as an assembly and event space for weddings, baptisms, birthdays and cultural events, supported by a full kitchen and bar service during social events.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Post, digital and visual effects are supported by Screen NSW and Screen Queensland.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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The dialogue between past and present will be strengthened further with the opening of the Jewish Academy in the Westend district.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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When Mars and Venus are both in cazimi — activated by the sun in Capricorn — relationships may undergo a reset where intentions are clarified and commitments are either strengthened or redefined.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Braced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braced. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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