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
New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Hydraulic disk brakes from Tektro provide plenty of stopping power.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
If the two became untethered, it could be inferred that the bond market is signaling the Fed isn’t doing enough to cool the economy, and will need to pump the brakes.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Marner fought through the contact, hit the brakes, deked the puck around Dostál with a nifty move between his legs and potted the goal to give Vegas an early 1-0 lead.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
An investigation of the car’s event data recorder found that Shirilla’s right foot was pressed to the accelerator’s full extent and that the brakes were never applied before impact, the Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 15 May 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, 15 May 2026
Better brakes and new rack and pinion steering, instead of a crude recirculating ball setup, also sharpened the car’s handling.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Noun
Braking comes in the form of DOT hydraulic brakes with six-piston calipers and large 220-mm rotors.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Hydraulic disk brakes from Tektro provide plenty of stopping power.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
If the two became untethered, it could be inferred that the bond market is signaling the Fed isn’t doing enough to cool the economy, and will need to pump the brakes.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Marner fought through the contact, hit the brakes, deked the puck around Dostál with a nifty move between his legs and potted the goal to give Vegas an early 1-0 lead.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
An investigation of the car’s event data recorder found that Shirilla’s right foot was pressed to the accelerator’s full extent and that the brakes were never applied before impact, the Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 15 May 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, 15 May 2026
Better brakes and new rack and pinion steering, instead of a crude recirculating ball setup, also sharpened the car’s handling.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brakes
Verb
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The fiber slows digestion and bulks up stool, helping manage constipation.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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Each conversion slows the system and wastes energy.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Explore the pint-sized town of Summerhaven, a small community surrounded by aspen groves.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Rhododendrons and pine groves carpet the valleys.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Harrison had already heard about the incident near East 59th Street and Kensington Avenue, later piecing together the details of the child found decapitated in the woods just north of Hibbs Park.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The right base in 2026 is Tenuta Negroamaro, a 10-suite estate near Gallipoli on the Ionian coast — seven hectares of pine woods and red-soil gardens, interiors by designer Olga Ashby, private plunge pools and a kitchen sourcing from the estate.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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“Brakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brakes. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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