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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
Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
This includes search dogs and teams trained to rescue people from collapsed buildings as the island braces for severe damage.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Officials say China has sent about a dozen ships and 47 military planes to regional waters around the Taiwan Strait, as the nation braces for military drills following Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent overseas trip that included visits to Hawaii and Guam, an American territory.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the island braces for potential military drills by Beijing.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Videos from overnight into Friday showed hundreds of vehicles lining the highway out of Homs, as the city braces for violence that may come during clashes between the rebels and the regime.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
As the nation braces for such policy changes, Democrats in blue states have lined up to defend the migrant community.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This comes as the city of Rome braces for an onslaught of tourists for the Vatican’s Holy Jubilee year in 2025 and Italy hosts the Winter Olympics in Cortina in 2026, both events during which Airbnbs and other short-term rentals have already been booked.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
As the Russia-Ukraine war braces for its third winter, Moscow has enlisted the help of soldiers from North Korea.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
As the industry braces for surprises and snubs, some big players are poised to lead the charge, while others hope for last-minute breakthroughs.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
This includes search dogs and teams trained to rescue people from collapsed buildings as the island braces for severe damage.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Officials say China has sent about a dozen ships and 47 military planes to regional waters around the Taiwan Strait, as the nation braces for military drills following Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent overseas trip that included visits to Hawaii and Guam, an American territory.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the island braces for potential military drills by Beijing.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Videos from overnight into Friday showed hundreds of vehicles lining the highway out of Homs, as the city braces for violence that may come during clashes between the rebels and the regime.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
As the nation braces for such policy changes, Democrats in blue states have lined up to defend the migrant community.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This comes as the city of Rome braces for an onslaught of tourists for the Vatican’s Holy Jubilee year in 2025 and Italy hosts the Winter Olympics in Cortina in 2026, both events during which Airbnbs and other short-term rentals have already been booked.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
As the Russia-Ukraine war braces for its third winter, Moscow has enlisted the help of soldiers from North Korea.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
Noun
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The dark line that cuts across the bright glow of these protostars is a cloud of gas and dust, more than 2,000 times wider than the distance between Earth and the sun, falling in on the pair of protostars.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the men’s collection reimagines the brand’s iconic silhouettes — the 502 Taper, 555 Relaxed Straight, and the classic 505 Regular —the original zip fly created in 1976 — beloved for its versatile straight leg that flatters all body types and pairs with just about anything.—
Kate Donnelly,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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Such emerging opportunities can also be applied to cost benchmarking, scope-of-work planning and management, client-agency performance evaluations and many other key marketing functions that procurement supports.—
Bruno Gralpois,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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But for people living with chronic pain, experts agreed this research supports the idea that healthy eating could be a tool for some relief.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
3 Jan. 2025
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One position in need of reinforcements is safety, where veteran Adrian Maddox from UAB appeared to provide a possible answer.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2025
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Heading into the business end of the season, Fabregas is looking to make reinforcements and could once again look towards the eternal rival of his boyhood club to do so.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Disturbing the peace carries a maximum sentence of 90 days or a $100 fine in Louisiana.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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He was not allowed to enter a plea on the treason charge, which carries a death penalty.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gather a collection of pillars and tapers for a vintage look, and place a few candles around your bath for an authentic medieval experience.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Taylor, 87, was the former longtime head of the San Jose Redevelopment Agency for two decades and is considered by city and business officials as one of the most critical visionaries for growing the tax base and transforming downtown with major projects that have become pillars in the community.—
Devan Patel,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement High, strong breaking waves 30 to 40 feet high were expected to hit the shores of the area Monday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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After arriving in the capital, Whitehorse, begin your adventure with a visit to a remote lodge on the shores of Tagish Lake.—
Marc Telio,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Braces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braces. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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