as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
they're in the same income bracket
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as in to compare
to describe as similar
I wouldn't exactly bracket your paintings with those of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci
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Recent Examples of bracket
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
So, my official bracket, Chiefs over Bills in the AFC Championship Game, Bucs over Rams in the NFC Championship Game, and then Chiefs over Bucs in Super Bowl 60.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
One post on TikTok discussing being tax-bracketed out of friendships garnered over 50,000 views.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
How the 0% capital gains bracket works Assets owned for more than one year qualify for long-term capital gains, levied at 0%, 15% or 20%, based on taxable income.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
So, my official bracket, Chiefs over Bills in the AFC Championship Game, Bucs over Rams in the NFC Championship Game, and then Chiefs over Bucs in Super Bowl 60.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
The two can be fantastic complementary pieces, as opposing defenses would be stretched by bracketing both in coverage.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
One post on TikTok discussing being tax-bracketed out of friendships garnered over 50,000 views.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracket
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In Vietnam, 89% of respondents were pleased with the general cost of living, while 87% of respondents said their disposable household income was about or more than enough to lead a comfortable life, compared with a global 40% and 69%, respectively, according to the report.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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This guide compares the best internet providers in Idaho by price, speed and availability, while also highlighting ways to find the fastest connection and programs that may lower your monthly bill.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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While Greene didn't win in the best supporting actor category, the movie was named the year's Best Picture.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Dunne captures all of that in the title track, a bouncy, bittersweet singalong that equates success with a baked seafood dish.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a terse statement confirming only the broad outlines of the incident, the Pentagon equated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government to a narco-trafficking cartel, allegations Caracas denies.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Given the number of works Apple may have infringed upon, the plaintiffs, Hendrix and Roberson, have requested the court to turn their complaint into a class action and block the company from further infringement of this kind.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit, which was first reported by Courthouse News, is one of the first of its kind and could set meaningful precedent for AI abuses in the future.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Bracket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracket. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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