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
Jakob Roze, Health, 24 Sep. 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
Dennis Lin, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Traders also braced for a a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who may offer more insights into future monetary policy.
—Liz Napolitano,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Responders braced for a potential mass casualty incident, Sylvia said, before finding the damage contained to the helicopter and the three air ambulance workers on board.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Flight delays were reported across the country for a second straight day Tuesday as the Federal Aviation Administration braced for more airport staffing shortages as the government shutdown continues.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Wooden vessels for polar exploration typically reinforced the hulls internally with diagonal support beams, which braced the sides of the ship against lateral compression from powerful sea ice, said Tuhkuri, who researches the mechanics of ice.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Initially, the couple braced themselves for life with three children under four.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Such as especially the case with sneakers, which can be cobbled together from as many as 60 wholly disparate parts, each designed to coddle, protect or perform, from leather uppers to EVA midsoles to the individual metal eyelet through which a cotton or polyester shoelace can be braced and secured.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The title may have the tang of a prog-rock album, but the book is witty, minutely detailed, and braced by common sense—a welcome gift in an often obsessive environment.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Maintain a stable and braced core while holding the plank for as long as possible before switching sides.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 24 Sep. 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
Adjective
But Preller and others in the organization had braced for Shildt’s potential departure.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Traders also braced for a a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who may offer more insights into future monetary policy.
—Liz Napolitano,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Responders braced for a potential mass casualty incident, Sylvia said, before finding the damage contained to the helicopter and the three air ambulance workers on board.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Flight delays were reported across the country for a second straight day Tuesday as the Federal Aviation Administration braced for more airport staffing shortages as the government shutdown continues.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Wooden vessels for polar exploration typically reinforced the hulls internally with diagonal support beams, which braced the sides of the ship against lateral compression from powerful sea ice, said Tuhkuri, who researches the mechanics of ice.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Initially, the couple braced themselves for life with three children under four.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Such as especially the case with sneakers, which can be cobbled together from as many as 60 wholly disparate parts, each designed to coddle, protect or perform, from leather uppers to EVA midsoles to the individual metal eyelet through which a cotton or polyester shoelace can be braced and secured.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The title may have the tang of a prog-rock album, but the book is witty, minutely detailed, and braced by common sense—a welcome gift in an often obsessive environment.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
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Puzzle and activity feeders mimic natural hunting behavior and keep cats mentally stimulated.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The team also hopes to explore whether microscopic scaffolds can guide human cell growth and if the body can be stimulated to complete tissue regeneration once printing begins.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Police said that the driver sustained minor injuries and tested negative for any alcohol.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Some employees sustained minor injuries.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 found in supplements and fortified foods like bread, cereal, and some orange juices.—
Molly Burford,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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These moves have fortified Fashionphile’s position as a global player in luxury resale, and with the acquisition of Luxe Collective, its omnichannel operations will now stretch across North America and Europe.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In Warhead, Wright explains how armed conflict impacts every part of our brain, from the instinctive reflexes of our reptilian brainstem to the cognitive and metacognitive functions of the prefrontal cortex.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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At a meeting last month, Councilmember Ken Houston, a vocal fan of Marina, alluded to a report by The Oaklandside that a subsidiary of Allied was contracted to provide transportation to armed detention officers with the Department of Homeland Security.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s why, Manaker added, swallowing a spoonful of honey—on its own or stirred into warm water—before bed may lead to a more restful sleep.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Still, Beck’s postgame comments stirred controversy.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While Sachsen-class AAW frigates have carried the burden of air defense, the F125s were largely kept out of high-threat zones because of their limited missile range.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both healthy and sick sea stars carried a ton of Vibrio bacteria—which was expected, since the genus is found all over the ocean.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The event was hosted by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism (Radio and Television), supported by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade and organised by Phoenix TV.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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While the tax was supported by members including the European Union, Brazil and small island states such as Vanuatu, oil-producing countries including the United States and Saudi Arabia opposed it strongly.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Engaging in such activities strengthened connections between different areas of their brain.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Japan and South Korea, United States security allies in Northeast Asia, have recently strengthened their mine warfare capabilities amid China's growing naval presence.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Braced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braced. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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