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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
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Five interchangeable tips, including two standard jet heads, an orthodontic tip ideal for braces, a periodontal jet tip that's gentle on gums, and a tongue cleaner.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Federal prosecutors allege the company billed Medicare and other programs for medical braces that patients did not need between 2019 and 2024.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Shaw and Bosco built another company together called SB Tactical, which produces controversial arm braces for guns.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
The Everyday Appeal of Tennis Bracelets Tennis braces were once reserved for formal events.
—Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The rebar inside looked like rusted braces without teeth.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
The results point to a future where things like knee braces, exoskeletons, or even joint replacements could be tailored to an individual’s exact joint motion.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
But what did people do before braces were invented?
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
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
Zoo braces for impact Relatively speaking, the Ichikawa City Zoo is a small institution, home to about 44 different types of mammals, birds and reptiles, according to the zoo's website.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Merck is shaking up the leadership of its main pharmaceutical unit as the drugmaker braces for sales pressure later this decade, The Wall Street Journal reports.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 23 Feb. 2026
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency effective Sunday at noon as the state braces for up to 20 inches of snowfall.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
These are claimed to ensure proper body positioning as the paddler braces their feet and knees (depending on stance) against them, although their selling points don't stop there.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
One look at Pacas’ fresh face, complete with a smile still full of braces, and those years may not seem so far away for this 19-year-old.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Five interchangeable tips, including two standard jet heads, an orthodontic tip ideal for braces, a periodontal jet tip that's gentle on gums, and a tongue cleaner.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Federal prosecutors allege the company billed Medicare and other programs for medical braces that patients did not need between 2019 and 2024.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Shaw and Bosco built another company together called SB Tactical, which produces controversial arm braces for guns.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
The Everyday Appeal of Tennis Bracelets Tennis braces were once reserved for formal events.
—Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The rebar inside looked like rusted braces without teeth.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
The results point to a future where things like knee braces, exoskeletons, or even joint replacements could be tailored to an individual’s exact joint motion.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
But what did people do before braces were invented?
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Zoo braces for impact Relatively speaking, the Ichikawa City Zoo is a small institution, home to about 44 different types of mammals, birds and reptiles, according to the zoo's website.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Merck is shaking up the leadership of its main pharmaceutical unit as the drugmaker braces for sales pressure later this decade, The Wall Street Journal reports.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 23 Feb. 2026
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency effective Sunday at noon as the state braces for up to 20 inches of snowfall.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
These are claimed to ensure proper body positioning as the paddler braces their feet and knees (depending on stance) against them, although their selling points don't stop there.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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Family caregivers usually provide long-term services and supports, nearly all of which are unpaid, the research found.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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The duel didn’t disappoint, as Langford and the Eagles broke a 2-2 deadlock, punching across a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth to emerge with a 4-2 triumph over the Falcons.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Jake DeBrusk, Brock Boeser and Drew O'Connor scored for the Canucks, while Filip Hronek and Elias Pettersson each contributed a pair of assists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Belber said the event traditionally stimulates the local economy, bringing visitors into hotels, bars, restaurants and retail shops, not to mention the prestige of highlighting the city of Albany in a tournament that draws international broadcast viewers.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Cumin stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, which can relieve bloating and diarrhea.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Of all the criteria the employer has to weigh, including personality and work ethic, the candidate’s ability to do the job carries the most weight.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The first offense carries a maximum of a year in county jail, according to the bill.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Justin Faulk immediately fortifies Detroit’s second defense pair next to Ben Chiarot.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Adding keratin back into hair fortifies the strands ultimately yielding stronger, healthier hair.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Close combat has become increasingly rare; in such an environment, the advantage shifts to whichever side can sustain pressure and deploy reinforcements more efficiently.—
Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Albin stressed the importance of keeping his roster upright ahead of Year 2, knowing there are no more reinforcements coming with just one transfer portal window — which closed in January.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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In tax year 2025, the standard deduction is $15,750 for single filers or married couples filing separately, $31,500 for married couples filing jointly and $23,625 for heads of household.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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The metal spikes and rails mysteriously installed earlier this year on downtown Austin planter-box benches have been removed.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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By Nathan Risser, Bloomberg California’s energy regulator is keeping a close watch on the state’s gasoline market for potential price gouging as the Iran war spikes oil and fuel costs around the globe.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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