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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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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
several boards braced the wall
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as in fortified
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of braced
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
Infrastructure systems braced for the worst Computer specialist and grassroots organizer Paloma O'Riley compared the scale and urgency of Y2K prep to telling somebody to change out a rivet on the Golden Gate Bridge.
—Jack Mitchell, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
On campuses from New York to California, students not only buckled down to take finals before winter break but some also braced for possible disruptions to their lives and the possibility of not being able to complete their studies.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Johnson braced lawmakers for the incoming package, particularly conservatives who have called for new spending to be offset with savings.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
European markets were lower on Monday, as traders braced for the final week of central bank action this year and three French media businesses listed in Europe.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
This positive turn of events allowed residents to breathe a sigh of relief after having braced for the worst when the fire ignited amid fierce winds Monday night.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Travel 'strongly discouraged' during ice storm warning Hundreds of thousands of people across Iowa are braced for extremely icy weather as temperatures plummet.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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
Infrastructure systems braced for the worst Computer specialist and grassroots organizer Paloma O'Riley compared the scale and urgency of Y2K prep to telling somebody to change out a rivet on the Golden Gate Bridge.
—Jack Mitchell, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
On campuses from New York to California, students not only buckled down to take finals before winter break but some also braced for possible disruptions to their lives and the possibility of not being able to complete their studies.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Johnson braced lawmakers for the incoming package, particularly conservatives who have called for new spending to be offset with savings.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
European markets were lower on Monday, as traders braced for the final week of central bank action this year and three French media businesses listed in Europe.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
This positive turn of events allowed residents to breathe a sigh of relief after having braced for the worst when the fire ignited amid fierce winds Monday night.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Travel 'strongly discouraged' during ice storm warning Hundreds of thousands of people across Iowa are braced for extremely icy weather as temperatures plummet.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
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That all changed when an armed militant group, the Black September Organization (BSO), broke into the Olympic Village and took 11 members of Israel’s team hostage.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Through federal funding, including a $4.5 million USAID grant, the group has been working in Colombia with victims of the country’s armed conflicts and migrants from neighboring Venezuela who have fled instability in that nation.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in 2019 did not adversely impact on his progress.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Dell sustained a torn ACL and additional damage, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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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
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Doors should be fortified, and homes may have safe rooms designed to be impenetrable.—
Ethan Baron,
The Mercury News,
7 Dec. 2024
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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
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The search results stirred hope.—
Lauren Peace,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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
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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
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Bruno further stated that 2025 is poised for recovery with promising build rate forecasts.—
Alex Krutz,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Braced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braced. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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