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
Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The semi, according to the Colorado State Patrol, was travelling at an excessive speed with its brakes smoking prior to the crash.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 17 Apr. 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, 17 Apr. 2026
The event data recorder from the Mercedes showed that it was being driven nearly 90 mph seconds before the collision and that its brakes were applied before the crash, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 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, 16 Apr. 2026
An American Airlines pilot slammed on the brakes Wednesday morning at Charlotte’s airport to avoid hitting an airport truck that drove directly into the plane’s path.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Both versions include a silent rear-hub motor that makes an adequate 30 ft lbs of torque, a 350-Wh battery, a carbon fork, Shimano two-piston brakes, and Schwalbe G-ONE tires.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Seemingly, the brakes on executive authority were off.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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There are hopes for a postseason push in 2027, when Bedard enters his fourth NHL season, but general manager Kyle Davidson may be pumping the brakes — for now.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The semi, according to the Colorado State Patrol, was travelling at an excessive speed with its brakes smoking prior to the crash.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 17 Apr. 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, 17 Apr. 2026
The event data recorder from the Mercedes showed that it was being driven nearly 90 mph seconds before the collision and that its brakes were applied before the crash, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 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, 16 Apr. 2026
An American Airlines pilot slammed on the brakes Wednesday morning at Charlotte’s airport to avoid hitting an airport truck that drove directly into the plane’s path.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Both versions include a silent rear-hub motor that makes an adequate 30 ft lbs of torque, a 350-Wh battery, a carbon fork, Shimano two-piston brakes, and Schwalbe G-ONE tires.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Seemingly, the brakes on executive authority were off.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brakes
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Sometimes the bridge going up pleasantly slows the ice cream store traffic during busy times, ice cream shop co-owner Colin Desmarais has said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Disaster funding slows to a trickle The delays at FEMA are significantly longer than normal, even for an agency known to be administratively slow, according to emergency managers from half a dozen states.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Since their efforts began in 2022, the partnership has thinned the overgrown brush and small trees that provide fuel for fires to burn hotter in 44 of the 94 giant sequoia groves in California.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Pack in a picnic from the nearby town of Guerneville and eat al fresco among the redwood groves.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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This cozy drinkery melds British Pub and American Southwest design influences, sporting rich woods, handsome tiling, and booths with a little privacy.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The specifics of the machine Tesla makes for him are vague, though the surprise discovery of dozens of Angier's top hats in the Colorado woods quickly connects the dots.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Brakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brakes. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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