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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 pair
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
Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
If a cafeteria staff has the time, personnel, and cutting boards to pre-slice their apples, the apples become more enticing to the youngest kids and to kids of any age who wear braces.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
That’s when his pediatrician noticed his walk seemed unusual and suggested leg braces.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Betty, a quirky Mexican American with adult braces and cute red prescription glasses, often incorporated her culture into her ensembles using bright colors and patterns, like her famous poncho with the city of Guadalajara emblazoned across the front.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Timm’s smile widened, revealing braces adorned with orange, black and white rubber bands – her personal tribute to monarch migration season.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Produced for less than $300, the CESS uses braces, gloves, a collar, goggles, a weighted vest, and shoes with thick foam inserts to simulate the elderly’s experiences of blurry vision, stiff joints, poor balance, and fine-motor impairment.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The line has represented different disabilities and appearances in the past, releasing Barbies and Kens with mobility aids like wheelchairs and braces, dolls with hearing aids, hair loss and vitiligo.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Otherwise, after running imaging tests, doctors generally recommend treatments like physical therapy and braces, splints, or shoe inserts.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Airport workers face unpaid shifts during government shutdown As the federal government braces for a shutdown, essential airport personnel—including TSA officers and air traffic controllers—will remain on duty without pay.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Hong Kong International Airport expects flights to be cut starting Tuesday as the Asian financial hub braces for one of its strongest super typhoons in years.
—Danny Lee, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
As Chicago braces for a similar crackdown, the Los Angeles effort topped 5,000 arrests last week.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
As Major League Baseball reportedly braces for its own salary cap, these risks only grow.
—Jesse Silvertown, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Vietnam braces for powerful storm The Vietnamese government expects Kajiki, the fifth tropical storm to hit the country this year, to be as powerful as Typhoon Yagi, which brushed Vietnam’s north last year—killing 300 people in the country and leaving more than $3 billion in damages in its wake.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
North Carolina braces for towering waves from Hurricane Erin.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Republicans faced pressure from the White House earlier this year to do mid-decade redistricting as the party braces for a challenging political environment next year.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Jordi Alba and Tadeo Allende bagged braces in the rout, which was punctuated with a postgame commemoration of Busquets for his decision to retire at season’s end.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
If a cafeteria staff has the time, personnel, and cutting boards to pre-slice their apples, the apples become more enticing to the youngest kids and to kids of any age who wear braces.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
That’s when his pediatrician noticed his walk seemed unusual and suggested leg braces.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Betty, a quirky Mexican American with adult braces and cute red prescription glasses, often incorporated her culture into her ensembles using bright colors and patterns, like her famous poncho with the city of Guadalajara emblazoned across the front.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Timm’s smile widened, revealing braces adorned with orange, black and white rubber bands – her personal tribute to monarch migration season.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Produced for less than $300, the CESS uses braces, gloves, a collar, goggles, a weighted vest, and shoes with thick foam inserts to simulate the elderly’s experiences of blurry vision, stiff joints, poor balance, and fine-motor impairment.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The line has represented different disabilities and appearances in the past, releasing Barbies and Kens with mobility aids like wheelchairs and braces, dolls with hearing aids, hair loss and vitiligo.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Otherwise, after running imaging tests, doctors generally recommend treatments like physical therapy and braces, splints, or shoe inserts.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
As the first government shutdown in seven years got underway on Wednesday, tens of thousands of federal workers face the risk of missing paychecks as broader America braces for the absence of some key services.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Airport workers face unpaid shifts during government shutdown As the federal government braces for a shutdown, essential airport personnel—including TSA officers and air traffic controllers—will remain on duty without pay.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Hong Kong International Airport expects flights to be cut starting Tuesday as the Asian financial hub braces for one of its strongest super typhoons in years.
—Danny Lee, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
As Chicago braces for a similar crackdown, the Los Angeles effort topped 5,000 arrests last week.
—Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
As Major League Baseball reportedly braces for its own salary cap, these risks only grow.
—Jesse Silvertown, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Vietnam braces for powerful storm The Vietnamese government expects Kajiki, the fifth tropical storm to hit the country this year, to be as powerful as Typhoon Yagi, which brushed Vietnam’s north last year—killing 300 people in the country and leaving more than $3 billion in damages in its wake.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
North Carolina braces for towering waves from Hurricane Erin.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Republicans faced pressure from the White House earlier this year to do mid-decade redistricting as the party braces for a challenging political environment next year.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
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This eliminates the need for temporary supports and allows longer spans without intermediate piers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Crowdfunding groceries is a last-mile solution in a system where wages, benefits, and public supports haven’t fully bridged the gap.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Wetkiss Knee-High Boots Lorelai's shoe collection is as memorable as her quick wit, and nothing says cool-weather quite like a pair of boots.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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The pair earned a score of 36/40—the highest of the season so far.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Castor oil contains something called ricinoleic acid, which stimulates smooth muscle (the small and large intestines each contain multiple layers) and can mimic the effects of a laxative.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Nostalgia stimulates positive emotional experiences, as well as improving an individual's self-esteem.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Her poetry carries it all—the metaphysical, the flirtatious, the unsettling, the provocative— all in such miniscule space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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The line also carries the Seal of Cotton trademark, Cotton Incorporated’s label that verifies the natural fiber content of products.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trying to stay ahead of the game, for Dick’s the acquisition of Foot Locker also fortifies relationships with Nike and Adidas, which still dominate global footwear sales, and gives Dick’s negotiating leverage.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The future Hall of Famer only fortifies the talented roster, and gives Houston an experienced star who has the championship hardware to prove it.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Beane, however, had better hope his incoming defensive reinforcements make a significant push to keep 2025 on the Super Bowl track.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots added reinforcements at tight end and on their defensive line.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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Senior quarterback Declan Walker completed 11-of-17 passes for 215 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while junior Swiss-Army knife Nick O’Brien finished with three total touchdowns as the Cougars (7-0) staged an epic rally to knock off South Shore Voke, 29-16.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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The film centers on a pair of detectives hunting a serial murderer in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Arizona, mosquito season can stretch from March to October, especially after monsoon rains when humidity spikes.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Some organizations saw donation spikes up to 500 times normal levels.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Braces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braces. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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