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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
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Mazumder worked in internal medicine, and as an independent contractor signed more than 3,000 orders for unnecessary medical equipment like orthopedic braces for people insured by Medicare and TRICARE, a medical program for active and retired military personnel and their families.
—Julia Coin
june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Standing with the aid of the heavy steel braces on his legs and of his son James, who held his left elbow, Roosevelt had thrown out the first ball.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Another worker—in her late teens, with pink hair and braces—was renamed Chloe Skittles and posed in a room with jars of candy above the bed.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
But modern braces are designed to move teeth more effectively and with as little pain as possible, and the bandeau was much more of a blunt instrument.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
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
Darius Johnson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Kochen’s chain of about 30 companies — which operated under the CLADD Group LLC in North Miami — sold durable medical equipment such as knee, shoulder and wrist braces to patients who were referred by doctors affiliated with Herek’s telemedicine business, VirtualNet.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The attack unfolded beneath Madison Square Garden less than 24 hours before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, as New York braces for huge crowds and national attention.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
As New York City braces for a stretch of 80-degree days this week, Tribeca’s 25th anniversary edition is also bringing some serious heat to New York’s after-hours circuit.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 June 2026
Although the novel’s center does not quite hold, O’Farrell’s emotional intelligence — the heart and heat of her characters — braces this sometimes unwieldy chronicle of a nation that has been subject to cumbrous historic agonies.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
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
Noun
The discrepancy stems from Medicare not paying all of his bills for thousands of orthotic braces.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Mazumder worked in internal medicine, and as an independent contractor signed more than 3,000 orders for unnecessary medical equipment like orthopedic braces for people insured by Medicare and TRICARE, a medical program for active and retired military personnel and their families.
—Julia Coin
june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Standing with the aid of the heavy steel braces on his legs and of his son James, who held his left elbow, Roosevelt had thrown out the first ball.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Another worker—in her late teens, with pink hair and braces—was renamed Chloe Skittles and posed in a room with jars of candy above the bed.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
But modern braces are designed to move teeth more effectively and with as little pain as possible, and the bandeau was much more of a blunt instrument.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 3 June 2026
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
Verb
ComEd is responding to over 5,000 active outages as the Chicago area braces for multiple rounds of severe storms on Thursday.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Kochen’s chain of about 30 companies — which operated under the CLADD Group LLC in North Miami — sold durable medical equipment such as knee, shoulder and wrist braces to patients who were referred by doctors affiliated with Herek’s telemedicine business, VirtualNet.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The attack unfolded beneath Madison Square Garden less than 24 hours before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, as New York braces for huge crowds and national attention.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
As New York City braces for a stretch of 80-degree days this week, Tribeca’s 25th anniversary edition is also bringing some serious heat to New York’s after-hours circuit.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 June 2026
Although the novel’s center does not quite hold, O’Farrell’s emotional intelligence — the heart and heat of her characters — braces this sometimes unwieldy chronicle of a nation that has been subject to cumbrous historic agonies.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
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On the other were calls to shift resources away from policing and toward social supports and services.—
Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Build office- and home-based supports that make systems flexible enough to let their strengths show.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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Armed with a pair of first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets went with an inside-outside approach.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Cryotherapy–brief exposure to very low temperatures–stimulates circulation and helps soothe sore muscles.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Yet such an approach carries the risk of more violent swings in stock and bond prices, analysts say, and ultimately could lead to higher interest rates for consumers and businesses.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Fans split over who carries the blame, from the fighter and his team to the commission and the promotion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
3 June 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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That’s likely to change in Season 3, now that both factions have added key reinforcements.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The starting pitcher injuries are getting to a point where the Cubs might be white-knuckling survival until the trade deadline at the beginning of August to acquire external reinforcements.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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The infinity pool suspended on the roof of The Link is dotted with pool-chic couples enjoying the DJ’s relaxed tunes and views out towards the Burj Khalifa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
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The approach is intended to improve reliability, speed up processing, and help redistribute workloads when demand spikes.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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This makes the foreground stars stand out even more, with beaming diffraction spikes emanating outward.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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“Braces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braces. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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