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
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Panthers coach Paul Maurice pumped the brakes on that — at least to start.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Acceleration is strong, steering is clean and immediate, and the brakes inspire real confidence.
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Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Dive coasters feature a brief stop at the top of the lift hill that leaves riders dangling over a vertical drop for a few seconds before the brakes are released.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
Explainability, fairness, accountability, and transparency are not brakes on innovation.
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Samantha Gloede,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Noun
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Panthers coach Paul Maurice pumped the brakes on that — at least to start.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 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,
20 June 2026
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Acceleration is strong, steering is clean and immediate, and the brakes inspire real confidence.
—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Dive coasters feature a brief stop at the top of the lift hill that leaves riders dangling over a vertical drop for a few seconds before the brakes are released.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
Explainability, fairness, accountability, and transparency are not brakes on innovation.
—
Samantha Gloede,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brakes
Noun
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The vineyard soils are primarily composed of fractured sandstone, along with several other soil types, and portions of the vineyards are ringed by towering groves of California redwoods.
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Set between Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica and surrounded by silvery olive groves, the Masseria Silentio is a former Masseriola, or rural farmhouse, dating back to the 18th century.
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Still, Beijing is betting billions of dollars on humanoid robots as a strategic technology that could increase productivity as economic growth slows and its workforce shrinks.
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If tech slows you down, create simple folders or update your settings so your system supports your focus.
Noun
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My dad was this very outdoors-y Eagle Scout/camping guy, and that man-of-the-woods element was a big thing for me.
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The show pays tribute to all the eras the pond jumpers have visited by showing fan-favorite characters peeking out from the woods to watch the nuptials as well.
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“Brakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brakes. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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