as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
a chilly but bracing day
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as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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as in sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
several boards braced the wall
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as in fortifying
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of bracing
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2024
Its pale green color is the natural result of steeping lemon balm and hyssop in the spirit, and it’s bottled at a bracing 130 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Civilians are bracing themselves for aerial bombardments.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Here is a clear-eyed survey of what ails ocean life, shaped by Scales’s own experience and a bracing look at what’s being done.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2024
Its pale green color is the natural result of steeping lemon balm and hyssop in the spirit, and it’s bottled at a bracing 130 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Verb
Meanwhile, other portions of the country are also bracing for winter weather conditions especially the Great Lakes region.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Civilians are bracing themselves for aerial bombardments.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracing
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Some of the past delights have featured a refreshing raspberry beer paired with a lemon dessert or a chocolate stout pint with a crumbly peanut butter cookie.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The icy root beer exterior is refreshing and robust, brilliantly blending with the creamy vanilla ice cream inside.Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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In addition, research suggests that stimulating the vagus nerve can decrease intestinal permeability in IBD and other gastrointestinal disorders.Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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It has also been shown that laughter can help alleviate pain by releasing endorphins, stimulating circulation and relaxing the muscles, Oller added.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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McCaffrey played in four games this season before sustaining a season-ending PCL injury.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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These particles, often generated as byproducts of the fusion reactions, play a crucial role in sustaining the plasma temperature and overall efficiency.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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Stevenson can also boast about how her brainchild has produced generations of students heading into careers in law and social work who are imbued with the program’s restorative spirit.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Shop restorative skincare from Prakti and Glow Recipe, makeup from Merit Beauty, and more of our top picks before prices return to normal.Nicola Fumo, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of saucepan with a silicone spatula, until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 3 minutes.Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Barbaro’s performance is stirring, her falsetto fine and opalescent.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
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This complication features a three-armed carousel, each arm carrying a block with four-hour numerals.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on my experience guiding companies through strengthening their privacy practices, here are four steps to consider.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This one-stop-shop approach eliminates the need for fragmented solutions, further strengthening its market position.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ethiopia should commit to reaching a legally binding agreement based in international law that preserves all parties' water security while supporting Ethiopia's development goals.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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To stay ahead, North American governments will need to double down on supporting industry with strategic incentives—like the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act—to spur R&D and accelerate growth for a new generation of manufacturers.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Bracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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