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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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
To get screened for cervical cancer, patients in the United States may no longer need to put their feet in those awkward stirrups, brace for the uncomfortable speculum or even take the time off from work for an in-person doctor’s appointment.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Just order it Nike shoes are seen in the King of Prussia Mall, as global markets brace for a hit to trade and growth caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose import tariffs on dozens of countries, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 3, 2025.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Cabrera’s left ankle was placed in a brace before he was put into the ambulance on a stretcher, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
To get screened for cervical cancer, patients in the United States may no longer need to put their feet in those awkward stirrups, brace for the uncomfortable speculum or even take the time off from work for an in-person doctor’s appointment.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Verb
Hammered by staffing cuts, Alaska's national parks are bracing for millions of visitors.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Just order it Nike shoes are seen in the King of Prussia Mall, as global markets brace for a hit to trade and growth caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose import tariffs on dozens of countries, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 3, 2025.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
Noun
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There's support for Dolby Vision as well as a magic remove, plus easy casting with Google Chromecast or Apple AirPlay.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
26 May 2025
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For the moment, though, her support did not reach far beyond progressives.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Sizes are limited, so don’t wait too long to snatch up a pair of these gorgeous leather wedges.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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Two Israeli embassy staffers were killed by a lone gunman in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, May 21, as the pair left an evening event at the Capital Jewish Museum a little over a mile from the White House.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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These wildfires, while destructive, have also provided researchers with insights into giant sequoia ecology, revealing that moderate-severity burns can stimulate seed release and create favorable germination conditions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Muscles, heart rate, strength, motor control — and the brain — all are stimulated by exercise.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2025
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Flair built his reputation on limousine rides and midnight blade jobs, Bruno Sammartino carried the belt like a civic honor, and Steve Austin smashed beers on his head and then drank them on the top rope.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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The charges of interfering with flight crew members and attendants carries a maximum term of 20 years of imprisonment.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Lawmakers should strengthen existing incentives for states and cities to adopt resilience measures—fortifying homes against wind, hail, flooding, and wildfires—to lower costs for both property owners and insurance companies when disasters strike.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Other studies show that tea decreased iron absorption from wheat bread fortified with ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate by 56 to 72%.1 Individual variation: Still, additional research is necessary to establish the best time to drink tea without affecting iron absorption.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The local fire and rescue services dispatched 55 vehicles and 232 personnel to the scene, while the Ministry of Emergency Management dispatched a working group and rescue reinforcements, the ministry said in a statement.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The squad saw few reinforcements ahead of the 2025 season, with two players signed on free transfers, one joining through the MLS SuperDraft and another on loan.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Improbably located right across the street from their humble abode is the upscale manse inhabited by the Falconers, a rich couple (Katherine Waterson, Chris Klein) who’ve raised only child Tiffany (Fina Strazza) to be a particularly stinging WASP.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Vegan business boom In 2003, a young couple, Emiko Badillo and Chad Miller, opened a vegan grocery store called Food Fight!—
Will Matsuda,
New York Times,
23 May 2025
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Leia forms the Resistance Senator Leia Organa discovers a new danger stirring in the galaxy: the First Order.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Transfer onions to a medium bowl and stir in Worcestershire sauce.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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