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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
ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
As a child, Smith used crutches and leg braces.
—John Beifuss, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Many of the braces were shipped to beneficiaries who neither requested nor needed them, the DOJ said.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 14 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
Both are out of bulky knee braces, though they aren’t expected to be on the field until fall camp.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
These prototypes had motors at the knees and the hips to move the legs, with the user stabilizing their upper body with arm braces.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
Noun
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
Many of the braces were shipped to beneficiaries who neither requested nor needed them, the DOJ said.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 14 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
Both are out of bulky knee braces, though they aren’t expected to be on the field until fall camp.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
These prototypes had motors at the knees and the hips to move the legs, with the user stabilizing their upper body with arm braces.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
Noun
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Practical supports, like childcare and debt relief, are also essential to ensure more residents can fully participate in the economy.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Indeterminate tomatoes grow big and need sturdy supports or trellises to keep them in line.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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One of the most talked-about pairs is Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, who reportedly got engaged in late April.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2026
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The pair were part of a group of five teenagers who were arrested last year after allegedly being radicalized online by the militant Islamic State group, according to Czech authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pruning stimulates new growth, and those new leaves are leaf miners’ favorite, so the problem will only get worse.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Pedunculagin stimulates the release of enzymes that trigger NO synthesis, thereby reducing blood pressure as NO levels increase.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The racketeering conspiracy count carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Lady Bunny, the drag queen comedian whose legacy extends back to the early 1980s, carries an eternal summer vibe due to her founding of the historic Wigstock Festival, a drag celebration which happened every year from 1985 to 2005.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 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
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Excited yet anxious over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Baltimore’s defense received reinforcements both in the trenches and in the secondary.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The military site at Kapciamiestis covering some 14,600 hectares will allow battalion and brigade-size drills on the ground at a critical land link used by the alliance to send reinforcements to its eastern flank.—
Milda Seputyte,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The couples are from different generations and different cultural attitudes.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Incoming for a short, two-day charter are four couples, all of them co-primaries, from Arizona.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Inside the body, creatine supports ATP energy production during high-intensity effort, giving cells more available fuel when demand spikes.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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The basic idea is that when anxiety spikes, pulling out a few sensory-engaging items can stave off panic by interrupting spiraling thoughts.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Braces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braces. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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