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, 10 Jan. 2026
Interest rate outlook Signs of stabilization in the labor market — particularly a lower jobless rate — could lead the Federal Reserve to hit the brakes on interest rate cuts for now, according to some experts.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
People don’t hit the brakes when they’ve been shot, Alpert said.
—Claire Galofaro, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Country singer Chase Rice is hitting the brakes after more than a decade of touring.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 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, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s ample time to react, but instead of gradually slowing down to respond to the SUV in front, the Tesla’s self-driving software brakes at the last second and veers off the road, nearly plunging into the depressed center of the grass median.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Jan. 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, 7 Jan. 2026
In the case of cumbia, stepping on the brakes opened up space for reflection, played tricks with time, maybe even jammed a wrench in the gears of history.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
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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, 10 Jan. 2026
Interest rate outlook Signs of stabilization in the labor market — particularly a lower jobless rate — could lead the Federal Reserve to hit the brakes on interest rate cuts for now, according to some experts.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
People don’t hit the brakes when they’ve been shot, Alpert said.
—Claire Galofaro, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Country singer Chase Rice is hitting the brakes after more than a decade of touring.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 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, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s ample time to react, but instead of gradually slowing down to respond to the SUV in front, the Tesla’s self-driving software brakes at the last second and veers off the road, nearly plunging into the depressed center of the grass median.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Jan. 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, 7 Jan. 2026
In the case of cumbia, stepping on the brakes opened up space for reflection, played tricks with time, maybe even jammed a wrench in the gears of history.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brakes
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Oats also contain soluble fiber, which slows digestion and helps keep blood sugar levels steady.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Stop fertilizing during winter, when the plant's growth slows.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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In Southern California, Ojai is a serene haven of spiritual retreats, boutique shopping, and lush orange groves.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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At Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, a rich marine habitat and trails through dense groves await.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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In November 2023, the indictment alleges that Lopez Alvarez, Posas Alvarenga, and other CLS members murdered a person after using a fake Instagram account to lure them into the woods in Baltimore.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But rather than our usual murder by way of envelope, our potential victims are taken out into the woods in the dead of night, blindfolded, and tied to a tree while our Traitors decide which of them to kill.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Brakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brakes. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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