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as in supports
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
wore a brace for the injured knee
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as in pairs
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
bagged a brace of pheasants
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as in stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
several boards braced the wall
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as in fortifies
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of braces
Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Another complaint said a woman in a wheelchair received braces from the company but did not order them and can’t use them due to her mobility issues.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Pam takes a seat in a blue-and-chrome chair and looks at Bella as a tiny girl on the beach and Bella in her choir robe and Bella smiling with braces on her teeth.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
The sort of uncool even someone very uncool like me would have known enough to conceal—me who wore khakis and played oboe and had braces and yes for a phase had basically no friends.
—Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
The boy's adoptive mother is paying out-of-pocket for the braces, which could cost up to $8,000.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
Allende, coming off back-to-back braces, scored his first Miami hat trick.
—Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Retraced, a digital platform for supply chain transparency and compliance, has entered a strategic partnership with Db Journey as the Scandinavian luggage label braces for Europe’s digital product passport era.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Supportive footwear or braces can also be helpful, when needed.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
New Hampshire New Hampshire Public Radio has resources for finding shelters and staying safe as the state braces for extreme cold, including temperatures of -30 and wind gusts of up to 100 miles per hour.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026
As North Texas braces for potentially dangerous, wintry conditions and freezing temperatures this weekend, OurCalling staffers have been working around the clock to get as many people as possible to Fair Park’s Automobile Building, 3809 Grand Ave.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous winter weather, from heavy snow to frigid temperatures, as the city braces for what could be its biggest snowstorm in five years.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
As Maryland braces for what could be the biggest snowstorm in a decade, a sizeable chunk of the workforce won’t have the option of a snow day.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
This is a major step forward in Japan’s long and cautious return to nuclear power and comes as the country braces for tight electricity supplies ahead of the summer peak.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
As Charlotte and much of the southern United States braces for a weekend of sleet, snow and ice, the region’s largest energy provider is preparing for potential outages.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Florida braces for rare snowfall Sunday, with Tallahassee potentially experiencing snow for the second time in two years.
—Juan A. Lozano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
The elaborate operation involved shipping thousands of medically unnecessary orthotic braces to Medicare beneficiaries across the country and billing taxpayers for the cost.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Another complaint said a woman in a wheelchair received braces from the company but did not order them and can’t use them due to her mobility issues.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Pam takes a seat in a blue-and-chrome chair and looks at Bella as a tiny girl on the beach and Bella in her choir robe and Bella smiling with braces on her teeth.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
The sort of uncool even someone very uncool like me would have known enough to conceal—me who wore khakis and played oboe and had braces and yes for a phase had basically no friends.
—Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
The boy's adoptive mother is paying out-of-pocket for the braces, which could cost up to $8,000.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
Allende, coming off back-to-back braces, scored his first Miami hat trick.
—Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Retraced, a digital platform for supply chain transparency and compliance, has entered a strategic partnership with Db Journey as the Scandinavian luggage label braces for Europe’s digital product passport era.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Supportive footwear or braces can also be helpful, when needed.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed a second death from last weekend's winter storm as the state braces for more extreme weather in the coming days.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
New Hampshire New Hampshire Public Radio has resources for finding shelters and staying safe as the state braces for extreme cold, including temperatures of -30 and wind gusts of up to 100 miles per hour.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026
As North Texas braces for potentially dangerous, wintry conditions and freezing temperatures this weekend, OurCalling staffers have been working around the clock to get as many people as possible to Fair Park’s Automobile Building, 3809 Grand Ave.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous winter weather, from heavy snow to frigid temperatures, as the city braces for what could be its biggest snowstorm in five years.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
As Maryland braces for what could be the biggest snowstorm in a decade, a sizeable chunk of the workforce won’t have the option of a snow day.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
This is a major step forward in Japan’s long and cautious return to nuclear power and comes as the country braces for tight electricity supplies ahead of the summer peak.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
As Charlotte and much of the southern United States braces for a weekend of sleet, snow and ice, the region’s largest energy provider is preparing for potential outages.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Florida braces for rare snowfall Sunday, with Tallahassee potentially experiencing snow for the second time in two years.
—Juan A. Lozano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
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Her son, Daniel, is on the autism spectrum, and Keane recalled a debate in the early 2010s over whether to increase funding for mental health supports.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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This refers to a series of policies in Mississippi that were focused on improving childhood literacy, including student supports, a focus on phonics, tutoring, accountability metrics and teacher training programs.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
22 Jan. 2026
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Leaders of the three major immigration enforcement agencies are set to testify before a pair of House and Senate committees in February.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Out of the bloodstains shone a pair of bright blue eyes, and a heart was beating under the pallid skin that looked several sizes too big.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The viral beauty gadget stimulates collagen, boosts circulation, and leaves you with plump, youthful results.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Continuing to seek out mental and social challenges stimulates brain metabolism, neuroplasticity and vascular health, according to Efrati, who also serves as chair of the medical advisory board at Aviv Clinics, which operates in Florida and Tel Aviv.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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While Nix’s absence naturally carries plenty of weight, fill-in Jarrett Stidham is far from incompetent.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Now Michael Leon is behind bars, facing charges of murdering his wife with a gun, which carries 50 years to life in prison.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That night, Pam fortifies herself with a few drinks and answers when the phone rings.—
Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Supreme Court’s 6-3 conservative majority regularly fortifies religious rights, but the justices have also been wary of expanding government officials’ exposure to damages in their individual capacities.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
10 Nov. 2025
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Starting pitching should be a major strength for the Red Sox, as a staff of Garrett Crochet, Suarez, Gray, Brayan Bello and perhaps Johan Oviedo — another offseason addition — is the best on paper in the AL East, at least until the Yankees’ reinforcements return.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The end of the truce came as government forces had been sending reinforcements to Syria’s northeast.—
Ghaith Alsayed,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Phase 3, a large-scale study for which couples are recruited, will further assess pregnancy prevention as well as when fertility returns after discontinuation.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Because these monthly financial disagreements could erode your relationship, please consider couples counseling in order to work out a plan that is fair for all parties concerned.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Flexible, unrestricted funding helps nonprofits weather uncertainty, retain talent, and respond when demand spikes.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As a fiber-rich whole grain that's high in volume but relatively low in calories, popcorn can help people feel fuller on fewer calories, which is especially helpful after workouts, when hunger often spikes.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Braces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braces. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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