as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
they're in the same income bracket
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as in to compare
to describe as similar
I wouldn't exactly bracket your paintings with those of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci
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Recent Examples of bracket
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
The path through the knockout bracket is potentially undaunting.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Richardson does a good job of situating the fledgling Rolling Stone on the cultural landscape of San Francisco that bracketed the Summer of Love (1967, the year the magazine launched).
—James Sullivan, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Vizio 65-inch Quantum Smart TV is an absolute budget champion that brings high-end, multi-driver color performance down to an entry-level price bracket.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
The path through the knockout bracket is potentially undaunting.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Verb
The Knicks won 108-102 Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden to take a 2-0 series lead on their side of the Eastern Conference semifinals bracket.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Richardson does a good job of situating the fledgling Rolling Stone on the cultural landscape of San Francisco that bracketed the Summer of Love (1967, the year the magazine launched).
—James Sullivan, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracket
Noun
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The system focuses on detecting and identifying Class 1 drones, which are among the smallest categories of military and commercial unmanned aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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So, without further ado, here is the ballot for the other sports/colleges category.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Parisi Coffee barista Taryn Nugen said Monday was likely the busiest day the shop has had, comparing the week to its holiday rush as Argentina fans packed tables before heading to the Fan Fest.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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But comparing every barcode is time-consuming.—
John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
17 June 2026
Noun
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This one-of-a-kind woman heads the collection founded in its day by Emile Hermès (1871–1951)—an extraordinary cabinet of curiosities whose doors are occasionally opened to a select few on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.—
Pierre Groppo,
Vanity Fair,
19 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Moderna’s data was at the center of a highly unusual public dispute as a then-top FDA official blocked the company’s application for its first-of-its-kind shot.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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There is a version of leadership that confuses visibility with impact, equating big initiatives and dramatic turnarounds with strong leadership.—
Monica Cutia,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Israel and the United States condemned the move, accusing the court of equating Israeli leaders with Hamas terrorists.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Bracket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracket. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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