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adjective

Definition of bracednext
as in armed

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braced

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verb

past tense of brace
1
as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to the pep talk braced the team up for the second half

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2
as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for several boards braced the wall

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3
as in fortified
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally she braced herself for the job interview

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Recent Examples of braced
Verb
At exactly noon on New Year’s Day, about 20 people braced their feet against the silty shore of Lake Natoma, hopping and fidgeting to warm themselves. — Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 1 Jan. 2025 Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on Monday as the government braced for reprisal shootings after an attempt on a gang leader’s life, officials said. — Reuters, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
  1. armed
  2. sustained
  3. fortified
  4. stirred
  5. carried
  6. supported
  7. strengthened
  8. poised
Adjective
  • Survivors and their families are often unwilling or unable to come forward due to challenges accessing services, along with fears of stigma, rejection by their family or community and retribution from armed groups.
    — Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Experts say such calls are not just disruptive but also dangerous, as law enforcement officers respond to areas believing an armed confrontation could occur.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of armed
Verb
  • An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in 2019 did not adversely impact on his progress.
    — Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Dell sustained a torn ACL and additional damage, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustained
Verb
  • At some campuses, administrators got tough with the protesters, cleared out the sprawling encampments and disciplined or even arrested the student demonstrators who occupied and fortified them.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Doors should be fortified, and homes may have safe rooms designed to be impenetrable.
    — Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of fortified
Verb
  • This move has stirred controversy and concern amongst community leaders in New Orleans, a city with a historically high homicide rate.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The search results stirred hope.
    — Lauren Peace, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of stirred
Verb
  • The butterflies also carried two types of pollen on their bodies, both from plant species found only in Africa.
    — Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of carried
Verb
  • This seamless process ensures the recipient not only gains insights but also feels supported in understanding what those results mean.
    — Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Employees feel confident that their contributions are valued and supported by solid evidence, which encourages open communication and greater collaboration.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of supported
Verb
  • The first direct link between alcohol use and cancer was first established in the late 1980s, and evidence for this link has strengthened over time, according to the report.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Henry strengthened a strength, but where this offense has made its biggest strides is in the passing game.
    — Tim Graham, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of strengthened
Verb
  • Tools that build end-to-end workflows to solve users’ problems—leveraging generative AI to create bespoke experiences—solve previously unsolvable tasks and transform the knowledge worker’s day are poised to take over in the next six to 12 months.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Bruno further stated that 2025 is poised for recovery with promising build rate forecasts.
    — Alex Krutz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of poised

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