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as in supports
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 stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
several boards braced the wall
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as in fortifies
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of braces
Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
This includes search dogs and teams trained to rescue people from collapsed buildings as the island braces for severe damage.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Officials say China has sent about a dozen ships and 47 military planes to regional waters around the Taiwan Strait, as the nation braces for military drills following Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent overseas trip that included visits to Hawaii and Guam, an American territory.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the island braces for potential military drills by Beijing.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Videos from overnight into Friday showed hundreds of vehicles lining the highway out of Homs, as the city braces for violence that may come during clashes between the rebels and the regime.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
As the nation braces for such policy changes, Democrats in blue states have lined up to defend the migrant community.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This comes as the city of Rome braces for an onslaught of tourists for the Vatican’s Holy Jubilee year in 2025 and Italy hosts the Winter Olympics in Cortina in 2026, both events during which Airbnbs and other short-term rentals have already been booked.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
As the Russia-Ukraine war braces for its third winter, Moscow has enlisted the help of soldiers from North Korea.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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As the industry braces for surprises and snubs, some big players are poised to lead the charge, while others hope for last-minute breakthroughs.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
This includes search dogs and teams trained to rescue people from collapsed buildings as the island braces for severe damage.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Officials say China has sent about a dozen ships and 47 military planes to regional waters around the Taiwan Strait, as the nation braces for military drills following Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent overseas trip that included visits to Hawaii and Guam, an American territory.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the island braces for potential military drills by Beijing.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Videos from overnight into Friday showed hundreds of vehicles lining the highway out of Homs, as the city braces for violence that may come during clashes between the rebels and the regime.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
As the nation braces for such policy changes, Democrats in blue states have lined up to defend the migrant community.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This comes as the city of Rome braces for an onslaught of tourists for the Vatican’s Holy Jubilee year in 2025 and Italy hosts the Winter Olympics in Cortina in 2026, both events during which Airbnbs and other short-term rentals have already been booked.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
As the Russia-Ukraine war braces for its third winter, Moscow has enlisted the help of soldiers from North Korea.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
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Leaders should work in pairs with another team coach, allowing teams to see collaboration in action and understand what true balance looks like.Vlad Dutescu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Guest rooms range in size from 190 square feet for a Queen to 525 square feet for one-bedroom suites with their own kitchens and private patios for longer stays, including a pair of suites that can be adjoined for an apartment feel.Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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In addition to reducing your chance of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease, exercise stimulates the immune system.Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Retinol, derived from vitamin A, accelerates cell turnover, smooths fine lines, and stimulates collagen and elastin production.Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
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Universal healthcare insurance that is affordable or subsidized by the government needs to be considered in these countries, coupled with an infrastructure that supports preventive doctor visits to treat and address diabetes throughout the population.Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their work supports self-adaptive, multi-robot collaboration.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ancelotti wants the club to sign some reinforcements in January’s transfer window, but the board are not keen.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Over the next five games, Oklahoma City went 3-2, relying on grit and adaptability to stay competitive until reinforcements arrived.Nick Crain, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Giving up 47 carries for 260 yards and three TDs to Georgia Tech feels noteworthy.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The return to New York carries meaning for Rhule’s family.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Well, 2024 seems to have been a very busy year for the OECD and the OECD inclusive framework base erosion and profit shifting in terms of implementation of these two pillars.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That vertical now generates less than 40% of Authentic’s SI revenue thanks to the growth of other pillars.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Williams and Snapp were residents of the Geiger Mobile Home Park in Lakeview, a village on the shores of Indian Lake.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement High, strong breaking waves 30 to 40 feet high were expected to hit the shores of the area Monday, according to the National Weather Service.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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