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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
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
Horn was spotted on the sideline in a full leg brace and walking on crutches after the game.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The Chicago area is bracing for additional immigration enforcement over the weekend.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Uranus retrograde in Gemini rewinds your relationship zone, so brace for plot twists in love and partnerships.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
Horn was spotted on the sideline in a full leg brace and walking on crutches after the game.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Still, the company is bracing for an EV sales falloff, and Duncan Aldred, GM senior vice president and president of North America, said in a statement the company would be mindful of its EV production plans.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
The Chicago area is bracing for additional immigration enforcement over the weekend.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
Noun
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Podiatrists crafted them specifically to solve the lack of arch support in most shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Thank you to everyone whos been showering so much love and support for the music and movie.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pair didn’t immediately produce any eggs, which isn’t uncommon, according to Parker.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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At the end of the finale episode, it was revealed that the pair have met each other's families and Alexe still plans on moving to Chicago to live with Andrew.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For the first part of the trial, Mowery spent 10 days in the hospital while doctors created a grid of more than 100 points on his head to try to find different circuits or certain activation for pain by watching and stimulating his brain.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Drinking coffee may stimulate an increase in acid production in the stomach.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The couple recently came under much media scrutiny when Abby and her conjoined twin sister, Brittany, both 35, were spotted carrying a newborn baby while running errands last month.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Counsell noted that the point of adding Santana was to fortify the Cubs’ roster.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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There are pitching moves in progress that could fortify the bullpen, between Mayza’s addition and Walker Buehler working in Triple A.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Applied Compute, a new startup focused on AI reinforcement learning that was founded by ex-OpenAI staffers, uses Mercor to provide datasets on specific topics, like finance.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The team traded for Ryan McMahon to replace DJ LeMahieu and brought in Jose Caballero as some reinforcement for Anthony Volpe.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sean Duffy and some of the couple’s children were also in the segment, and it was filmed in the New Jersey home.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ford, an Eagle High School graduate, has had to wait to shine because of a series of injuries over the past couple of years.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As their mismatched personalities stir tension with each other — and the group — old resentments bubble up, forcing them to reckon with their relationship and the lives waiting for them back home.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cook stirring frequently until walnuts are coated, about 5 to 6 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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