as in bushes
a thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush
built a small shelter in the brake to watch for deer
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as in slows
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
braked the car sharply when someone pulled out in front of us
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Recent Examples of brakes
Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Where the first one was merely a lightweight Boxster S with a touch more power, the 981 Spyder brought the engine from the Cayman GT4—which in turn was sourced from the 911 Carrera S—for a max power output of 375 hp, as well as bigger brakes and sharper steering.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Avoid hard acceleration or slamming the brakes Maintaining a steady speed while driving is another way to maximize fuel efficiency.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
But after Sunday’s 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Hynes tried to pump the brakes on any concern over this recent stretch by the Wild, who have dropped four of their last five (1-2-2) and are 4-4-2 since the Olympic break.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Black Mountain has successfully petitioned the city of Fort Worth to rezone more than 430 acres of land for its AI data center, with another roughly 80 acres’ worth of land headed to Zoning Commission and the City Council later this year after council members pumped the brakes.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Therapy can help kids put the brakes on the internal thoughts that lead to avoidance, plus teach them to communicate in healthier ways.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
Pumping the brakes in the final third The Current has been all gas and no brakes at times the past couple of years.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Borenstein warned that the energy shortfall could press the brakes on economic output worldwide.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Where the first one was merely a lightweight Boxster S with a touch more power, the 981 Spyder brought the engine from the Cayman GT4—which in turn was sourced from the 911 Carrera S—for a max power output of 375 hp, as well as bigger brakes and sharper steering.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Avoid hard acceleration or slamming the brakes Maintaining a steady speed while driving is another way to maximize fuel efficiency.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
But after Sunday’s 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Hynes tried to pump the brakes on any concern over this recent stretch by the Wild, who have dropped four of their last five (1-2-2) and are 4-4-2 since the Olympic break.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Black Mountain has successfully petitioned the city of Fort Worth to rezone more than 430 acres of land for its AI data center, with another roughly 80 acres’ worth of land headed to Zoning Commission and the City Council later this year after council members pumped the brakes.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Therapy can help kids put the brakes on the internal thoughts that lead to avoidance, plus teach them to communicate in healthier ways.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
Pumping the brakes in the final third The Current has been all gas and no brakes at times the past couple of years.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brakes
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Maintain a consistent temperature between 65 and 80ºF, and water less during cold weather when growth slows.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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In Gaza, Palestinians feel forgotten as a new war captures attention and ceasefire progress slows.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The home, which overlooks orange groves, has many pockets of outdoors space to relax in.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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But in North County, many other factors influence water prices in the avocado groves.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The palette combines natural tones, soft woods, and pale marble, creating an understated yet warm feel throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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Now, almost all the prairies are gone, and much of the woods, too.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Brakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brakes. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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