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
Harriet Taylor, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
But the state also has very progressive tax brackets, and studies have found that people with lower and middle class incomes tend to pay at rates competitive with many other states.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The ceiling and walls are connected with spidery shelving brackets, decorated in the same style as the black webby legs of his desk.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The salary ranges between $90,200 and $105,000, according to the job listing, with a Milwaukee residency incentive bumping the pay brackets between $2,700 and $3,100.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Four unbeaten teams occupy the higher seeds in the MIAA fall volleyball state tournament brackets, with Chelmsford at the top in Div.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement cites Facebook evidence Law enforcement said Bejarano Colin made public Facebook posts about the betting, including posting brackets and confirming bets in comments.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
While other states have progressive tax brackets, the Massachusetts law stands out structurally in its targeting of incomes that exceed seven figures.
—Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The brackets will be updated here weekly.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
But the shortfall in retirement savings cuts across generations, income brackets, race, gender and political party lines, according to Gibson.
—Harriet Taylor, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
But the state also has very progressive tax brackets, and studies have found that people with lower and middle class incomes tend to pay at rates competitive with many other states.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The ceiling and walls are connected with spidery shelving brackets, decorated in the same style as the black webby legs of his desk.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The salary ranges between $90,200 and $105,000, according to the job listing, with a Milwaukee residency incentive bumping the pay brackets between $2,700 and $3,100.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Four unbeaten teams occupy the higher seeds in the MIAA fall volleyball state tournament brackets, with Chelmsford at the top in Div.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Law enforcement cites Facebook evidence Law enforcement said Bejarano Colin made public Facebook posts about the betting, including posting brackets and confirming bets in comments.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
While other states have progressive tax brackets, the Massachusetts law stands out structurally in its targeting of incomes that exceed seven figures.
—Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The brackets will be updated here weekly.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brackets
Noun
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Bums, and two types of frontage (in-y, out-y).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wide-leg trousers like these are one of the easiest ways to dress up an outfit, and the silhouette looks flattering on a variety of body types.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Legendary investor Warren Buffett’s favorite market indicator, which compares a measure of the total value of the US stock market to the value of US economic growth, is also flashing a warning sign.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to Google, Gemini analyzes data on 250 million places and compares it with Street View images to find the most visible and useful landmarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Only certain categories of lawfully present noncitizens are eligible for the program, and state officials verify their status during the application process using a federal data system.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gap has been modernizing the global in-store experience around destination categories and elevated product stores in San Francisco, London, Dallas and Chicago.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That's because the language of the bill equates universal free fares with policies that instruct bus drivers not to request fares from passengers, which the transit agency implemented in 2022 to make buses safer.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Such pursuits may be the only way to shake off intellectual paralysis—the only way to remember what 2+2 actually equates.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Clear messaging can help relations of all kinds flow smoothly now.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, spots of all kinds leave their mark, from smaller accessories like wool pillbox hats, to more statement pieces like knee-high boots.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Irish sea moss’ benefits for skin aren't well studied, and there’s limited evidence that directly links the two.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This approach links the survival of bacteria directly to pigment production.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Brackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brackets. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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