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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
Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
So good that Vianello, who has recovered from two dislocated knees, wasn’t wearing any braces.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Since appearing on the final season of Kate Plus 8 in 2017, Kate has shared shots of him dressing up with his siblings for Halloween, shopping for Christmas trees and, of course, celebrating his first day without braces.
—Esther Kang, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Of particular concern are the rules that unravel Biden-era regulations like the restriction on pistol-stabilizing braces.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 20 May 2026
When an undercover agent posed as a Medicare beneficiary, they were shunted to an overseas call center, where representatives pushed them to agree to order multiple braces, according to the Justice Department.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Sleeves, braces and more available.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
As a child, Smith used crutches and leg braces.
—John Beifuss, USA Today, 15 Apr. 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, 14 Apr. 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Local officials were assessing the extent of the damage and impact — as the region braces for more possible tornadoes in the days ahead.
—Ben Noll, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
While Silicon Valley braces for overnight layoffs, is China faring any better?
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Vietnam’s airlines are suspending some domestic routes as the country braces for jet fuel shortages.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Whenever the weather changes suddenly, or the skyline becomes shrouded in a windy haze, Fernanda Camarillo braces herself for an asthma attack.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
But the $110 billion sale of WBD to Paramount that Zaslav has orchestrated hung over the festivities, as the industry braces for the thousands of layoffs that will result from the consolidation.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
As South Florida braces for yet another spring break tourist deluge, here are 85 restaurants, bars and food trucks spanning Broward to Palm Beach counties waiting to serve them all with spotless kitchens.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The office is intended to make more of those second chances possible as North Texas braces for decades of job growth.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Sunrise Rotary Club in Stillwater this weekend will be collecting mobility devices, such as crutches, walkers, braces and wheelchairs to send to people in need in Mexico.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
So good that Vianello, who has recovered from two dislocated knees, wasn’t wearing any braces.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Since appearing on the final season of Kate Plus 8 in 2017, Kate has shared shots of him dressing up with his siblings for Halloween, shopping for Christmas trees and, of course, celebrating his first day without braces.
—Esther Kang, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Of particular concern are the rules that unravel Biden-era regulations like the restriction on pistol-stabilizing braces.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 20 May 2026
When an undercover agent posed as a Medicare beneficiary, they were shunted to an overseas call center, where representatives pushed them to agree to order multiple braces, according to the Justice Department.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Sleeves, braces and more available.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
As a child, Smith used crutches and leg braces.
—John Beifuss, USA Today, 15 Apr. 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, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Now, New York braces for a potential showdown with either the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder or Victor Wembanyama’s rising San Antonio Spurs.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Local officials were assessing the extent of the damage and impact — as the region braces for more possible tornadoes in the days ahead.
—Ben Noll, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
While Silicon Valley braces for overnight layoffs, is China faring any better?
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Vietnam’s airlines are suspending some domestic routes as the country braces for jet fuel shortages.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Whenever the weather changes suddenly, or the skyline becomes shrouded in a windy haze, Fernanda Camarillo braces herself for an asthma attack.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
But the $110 billion sale of WBD to Paramount that Zaslav has orchestrated hung over the festivities, as the industry braces for the thousands of layoffs that will result from the consolidation.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
As South Florida braces for yet another spring break tourist deluge, here are 85 restaurants, bars and food trucks spanning Broward to Palm Beach counties waiting to serve them all with spotless kitchens.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
The office is intended to make more of those second chances possible as North Texas braces for decades of job growth.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
Noun
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In another Amsterdam photo, a pair of identical world globes, recalling Ghirri’s passion for cartography and atlases, rest on matching supports to conjure that oldest of surrealist tropes, a pair of staring eyes.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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During the restoration assessment process, experts and conservators have discovered corrosion affecting some internal metal supports beneath the fiberglass exterior.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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They were jostled by men carrying heavy crates, cursed out by a man selling a pair of old boots, and viewed with suspicion by seemingly everyone else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Bath products are custom designed for the hotel itself, and made with a range of natural ingredients, while the towels and robes are both made from natural cotton knits—as are the socks left in your room to forgo the waste pairs of slippers can bring.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Heading removes the end of shoots or limbs and stimulates regrowth near the cut.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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This stimulates native, beneficial bacteria and diverse fungi, creating natural competition that keeps the fairy ring fungus in check.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
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Each pallet carries a ton of bananas.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Spain, for example, has a standard VAT rate of 21% but carries a lower rate for certain items, like 10% for sunglasses and 4% for books and magazines, according to Global Blue, a payments company that helps facilitate VAT refunds.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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The Plumb Club is involved in this effort because presenting third-party assurances of an item’s sourcing and production history builds customer trust, drives sales and thus fortifies the gem, jewelry and watch industries.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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What fortifies it the most is an appearance from Williams’ grandfather midway through the song.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Two, perhaps even three midfield reinforcements are necessary.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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And in the meantime, defensive reinforcements could also be made in the way of Cucurella.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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To be candid, our process was not terribly dramatic—there were no big fights, no couples counseling—other than the drama of racing to complete the project (or, at least, most of it) before the kids were born.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Families will love the spacious suites, while couples can retreat to the more secluded upper-floor rooms with wraparound terraces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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After the initial flush of early summer flowers fades, cut bloom spikes back to the foliage to encourage rebloom.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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There’s also a 3,600W surge rating to deal with the compressor startup spikes that can trip up smaller battery systems.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Braces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braces. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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