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as in support
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
wore a brace for the injured knee
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as in pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together
bagged a brace of pheasants
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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as in to fortify
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of brace
Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Mehra added that some children may need orthodontic interventions such as braces or develop dental decay or gum disease.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Courtenay Brown, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
Memphis, Nashville and Atlanta are also bracing for frigid conditions, with Atlanta forecast to reach only the mid-30s by Thursday, about 20 degrees below average.
—Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Murphy Walsh netted a brace for Mitty, scoring in the 22nd minute (assist from Jasmine Wheeler) and the 29th minute (assist from Shelby Hopwood).
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Mehra added that some children may need orthodontic interventions such as braces or develop dental decay or gum disease.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Europe has been bracing for this moment since the early days of Trump's 2024 campaign.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
Memphis, Nashville and Atlanta are also bracing for frigid conditions, with Atlanta forecast to reach only the mid-30s by Thursday, about 20 degrees below average.
—Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
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Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and its chief lobbyist Joel Kaplan have criticised EU tech rules and enlisted the support of U.S. President Donald Trump.—
Foo Yun Chee,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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With the financial support of Oniverse, Marras has been able to gradually expand his namesake brand’s retail network.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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In an hour or so, the pair is due at the theater for a meeting with the play’s director, Broadway veteran Kenny Leon, who staged a revival of Our Town at the Barrymore just last fall.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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The pair later moved to California, where Hackman joined the famed Pasadena Playhouse.—
Alexia Fernández,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The jokey, gleefully profane lyrics are stimulating in the moment but then quickly forgotten, like novelty songs in a clever college cabaret.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Such a device could perhaps stimulate different parts of the tongue to, say, determine if the brain was processing sensory signals properly.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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Those negotiations are certain to be tricky after a campaign which exposed sharp divisions over migration and how to deal with the AfD in a country where far-right politics carry a particularly strong stigma due to its Nazi past.—
Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Messi carries that burden into a ‘25 campaign that could not be beginning any more ambitiously for Inter Miami -- with three matches within seven days.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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Teams can fortify position groups in multiple ways, but the Vikings are going to have to lean heavily on their salary cap space this offseason.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Image Second, Ukraine and its allies have fortified their alliances.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), proper introductions, consistent training and positive reinforcement can help dogs and cats develop a trusting relationship.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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North Korean reinforcements haven’t improved Russia’s faltering fortunes in Kursk.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The couple were discovered Wednesday afternoon by a caretaker, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The worker contacted a security officer in the subdivision, who went to the house and discovered the couple inside, Mendoza said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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That year, the real estate dealings of two ministers, involving government bungalows, also stirred controversy.—
Nicholas Yong,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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