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adjective

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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bracing

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verb

present participle of brace
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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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as in sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for several boards braced the wall

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

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“Bracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracing. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

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