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adjective

ˈbrā-siŋ How to pronounce bracing (audio)
Definition of bracingnext
as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind a chilly but bracing day

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verb

present participle of brace
1
as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to the pep talk braced the team up for the second half

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2
as in sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for several boards braced the wall

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3
as in fortifying
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally she braced herself for the job interview

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Recent Examples of bracing
Adjective
In Kansas City, a single ticket for world champion Argentina’s opening match against Algeria was listed at $16,507—a bracing sum to spend for an evening in Missouri. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 6 June 2026 Writer/director Hammer, though, downplays the melodrama inherent to this scenario, even while shooting sequences, whether in Martin and Leslie’s apartment or in various hospitals, with a bracing handheld intimacy. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
While the industry is bracing for news of Xbox layoffs, Sony decided to hop into the boiling pot first by announcing that PlayStation would no longer sell physical discs for its new games starting in 2028. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Always making sure her boys balanced their royal duties with play, Diana had pre-teens Harry and William bracing themselves for a thrilling day at Britain's most popular amusement park, Thorpe Park, in 1993. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bracing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracing
  1. refreshing
  2. stimulating
  3. sustaining
  4. fortifying
  5. restorative
  6. stirring
  7. carrying
  8. strengthening
Adjective
  • Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • The arils are deep ruby-red in color and have a sweet yet slightly tart flavor that many people find refreshing.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of refreshing
Verb
  • The process involved suctioning the newborn's airway and stimulating him.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The addition of crushed silicate rock such as basalt to the soil can improve tree nutrition in two ways, either by stimulating tree growth via directly releasing nutrients into the soil, or by increasing soil PH.
    — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of stimulating
Verb
  • Woman died at hospital after sustaining severe injuries Three people were transported to local hospitals with severe injuries, according to police.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Commercializing fusion research NIFS’ achievements in fusion research range from sustaining plasma for 3,268 seconds to reaching temperatures over 100 million degrees Celsius.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of sustaining
Verb
  • Formerly the Vice President of Global Brand and Marketing at Amazon, Cheever is now fortifying Pinterest’s position at the intersection of culture, commerce, and technology.
    — Slma Shelbayah, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • And the image of that postgame gathering became emblematic of the bond that’s fortifying this USMNT.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of fortifying
Adjective
  • From the Atlantic shoreline to the Catskills, some of the state’s most restorative summer escapes are just a short escape from New York City.
    — Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • These are timeless words; a valuable caution for our own times when national security or restorative justice are invoked to use race to serve the politically popular view of the moment.
    — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
Definition of restorative
Verb
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Simmer beans, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of stirring
Verb
  • Now, mosquitoes carrying West Nile have been found in 10 cities, with the latest being Fullerton and Anaheim.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The new frontier is cumulative stress, a running tally of how much strain your body is carrying from work, poor sleep, illness, travel, emotional load and exercise combined.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of carrying
Verb
  • Yes, rucking can improve posture by strengthening the upper back, shoulders and core muscles that hold your spine upright.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Machine learning systems can identify suspicious patterns and behavioral anomalies in real time, strengthening both fraud prevention and member protection.
    — Ravi Gedela, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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