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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
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
Real Madrid and Marseille last met back in the 2009-10 group stage, when Cristiano Ronaldo scored braces in both the home and away fixtures.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In practice, the change in step functions similarly to certain knee braces, Uhlrich said.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Orthodontic tips are for use with braces and other orthodontics.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
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
Walsh’s selection comes as Kansas braces for a polarizing fight over whether to return to a system of directly electing high court justices after more than 60 years of relying on a nominating commission that screens candidates and picks three finalists for the governor to choose from.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Real Madrid and Marseille last met back in the 2009-10 group stage, when Cristiano Ronaldo scored braces in both the home and away fixtures.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In practice, the change in step functions similarly to certain knee braces, Uhlrich said.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Orthodontic tips are for use with braces and other orthodontics.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Walsh’s selection comes as Kansas braces for a polarizing fight over whether to return to a system of directly electing high court justices after more than 60 years of relying on a nominating commission that screens candidates and picks three finalists for the governor to choose from.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
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Head Start programs with grant cycles that begin in October will likely experience disruptions in the short term, according to First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy nonprofit focused on supports for women and children.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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This includes the Texas Family First pilot program, which received $23 million in state funding to continue the program aimed at preventing children from entering foster care through supports such as mental health and behavioral health services.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the pair of drivers raced hard, even making contact on the last lap, the incident allowed Elliott to overtake them in no time.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The monochromatic buttons and cohesive shade pair beautifully with suede ballet flats, giving you that chic, coordinated vibe without trying too hard.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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The caffeine in coffee stimulates the nervous system.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Connie and Tristan are testing a new drug that stimulates the feel-good dopamine receptors in the brain.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Each of the transportation for prostitution charges carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, meaning Combs could technically face up to 20 years, though his actual sentence is expected to be much lighter.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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And momentum is what carries you from one success to the next.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 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
Noun
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The Panthers might be able to bring back some notable reinforcements following Sunday’s blowout loss against the New England Patriots.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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With their trade deadline reinforcements in, this team has few holes.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pair of shootings came just a day after police Chief Matt Giordano released a public statement addressing recent shootings by officers.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Anyone will also be able to visit the center to get an eye exam or buy a new pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses at its retail store, according to Vandana Pathak, UHealth’s assistant vice president for ambulatory services.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Reynolds said that when Swift releases an album, streaming of her previous work also spikes, and that will surely bring in even more money.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The caveat is that the comparison is to 2024, an election year, when viewership typically spikes.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Braces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braces. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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