as in types
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 compares
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 brackets
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
For most households, the standard deduction rises again, which will reduce taxable income before the brackets even apply, and high earners will continue to face a 37% top rate but at slightly higher income thresholds than in 2025.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
In its Thursday announcements, the IRS also increased figures for dozens of other provisions, including federal income tax brackets and long-term capital gains brackets, among others.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Other features like adjustable legs, zero clearance, and headboard brackets will help the frame fit into your space.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Because most of these athletes have never had to think about things like tax brackets, investment accounts, or what to do when a sponsorship check hits their account.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Each of the brown bears that make the lands surrounding the Brooks river their home are categorized by numbers and go head to head in March Madness-type brackets.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
According to Bloomberg Tax, the brackets could shift again for tax year 2026—with higher brackets meaning potential bigger savings for taxpayers, especially low- and middle-tier earners.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Fat Bear Week, a March Madness-style contest that pits a dozen of the state’s beloved brown bears against one another in single-elimination brackets, is now in its eleventh year.
—Gloria Dickie, Outside, 24 Sep. 2025
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New federal income tax brackets for 2026 Which country builds the best EVs?
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
For most households, the standard deduction rises again, which will reduce taxable income before the brackets even apply, and high earners will continue to face a 37% top rate but at slightly higher income thresholds than in 2025.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
In its Thursday announcements, the IRS also increased figures for dozens of other provisions, including federal income tax brackets and long-term capital gains brackets, among others.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Other features like adjustable legs, zero clearance, and headboard brackets will help the frame fit into your space.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Because most of these athletes have never had to think about things like tax brackets, investment accounts, or what to do when a sponsorship check hits their account.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Each of the brown bears that make the lands surrounding the Brooks river their home are categorized by numbers and go head to head in March Madness-type brackets.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
According to Bloomberg Tax, the brackets could shift again for tax year 2026—with higher brackets meaning potential bigger savings for taxpayers, especially low- and middle-tier earners.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Fat Bear Week, a March Madness-style contest that pits a dozen of the state’s beloved brown bears against one another in single-elimination brackets, is now in its eleventh year.
—Gloria Dickie, Outside, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brackets
Noun
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The front office has had a clear plan, first led by David Stearns and now Matt Arnold, and a philosophy for the types of players that fit the Brewers.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Smaller varieties of butternut squash like Honeypatch don't last as long as classic types and can be stored for one to three months.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That compares with 8,663 voluntary departures for the previous fiscal year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Chris Goldfinger, an Oregon State University marine geologist and lead author of the new paper, compares the process to tuning an analog radio, in which the device’s oscillators are synced up to convert incoming signals.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are five categories devoted to R&B housed in the R&B, rap and spoken poetry field at the 68th annual Grammy Awards.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Latin Grammy Premiere, where the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For a culture like ours, which so closely equates value with productivity, this disruption poses an existential threat as much as an economic one.—
Jane Marie Chen,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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In a culture that equates health with hustle, that quiet efficiency is the most radical act of all.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smoking of all kinds including e-cigarettes is prohibited.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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New rules introduced in August require institutions to have clear policies and reporting mechanisms to address harassment of all kinds.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The system links into Anduril’s Lattice network.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Research in Osteoporosis International also links high caffeine intake to a greater risk of bone loss over time.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Brackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brackets. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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