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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
Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
As the Caribbean braces for more extreme weather events, the conversation about food security and economic resilience takes on greater urgency.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Marciano has landed at CBS News as the meteorologist covering from Tampa, FL, as the state braces for Hurricane Milton to make landfall.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, two major theme parks in Orlando, are preparing to close as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton to hit as a major storm.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
Major infrastructure upgrades meant to protect Florida’s Tampa Bay area from flooding are months away from completion, as the vulnerable region braces for what could be the worst hurricane in more than a century, officials said.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
Israelis have experienced attacks – missiles from Iran and Hezbollah, explosive drones from Yemen, fatal shootings and stabbings – as the region braces for further escalation.
—Sylvie Corbet and Giada Zampano, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2024
Oil prices have climbed, but not dramatically so, even as the world braces for an all-out war in the most critical region on the planet for energy.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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The festival braces for changes following the departure of its longtime director Stefan Laudyn, at the helm since 1991.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
As the Caribbean braces for more extreme weather events, the conversation about food security and economic resilience takes on greater urgency.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Marciano has landed at CBS News as the meteorologist covering from Tampa, FL, as the state braces for Hurricane Milton to make landfall.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, two major theme parks in Orlando, are preparing to close as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton to hit as a major storm.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
Major infrastructure upgrades meant to protect Florida’s Tampa Bay area from flooding are months away from completion, as the vulnerable region braces for what could be the worst hurricane in more than a century, officials said.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
Israelis have experienced attacks – missiles from Iran and Hezbollah, explosive drones from Yemen, fatal shootings and stabbings – as the region braces for further escalation.
—Sylvie Corbet and Giada Zampano, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2024
Oil prices have climbed, but not dramatically so, even as the world braces for an all-out war in the most critical region on the planet for energy.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
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Alexander-Walker himself was 0 for 4 from the field at the time, including a pair of misses during that disastrous fourth.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Factor in three interceptions and a fumble recovery, and CU’s defense made limiting Utah to a pair of field goals off two Shedeur Sanders turnovers in the first half look like light work.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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In response, the stomach will release a hormone called gastrin that helps repair tissues but also stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCA).Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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The small-government group the Arizona Free Enterprise Club supports the measure.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Selena Gomez and David Henrie may not actually be brother and sister, but the duo still supports one another like family.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Those options will have to be enough to get Motta through to the January transfer window, at which time the club is almost certain to look at the available options on the market and add reinforcements.Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Ukrainian troops in the town, which had a pre-war population of 14,000, are surrounded and have been attempting for days to slip away in the face of heavy Russian artillery and drone attacks that have prevented the arrival of reinforcements.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Seattle’s leading rusher, Kenneth Walker, has 398 yards on 99 carries with six touchdowns.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Binah Capital's Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock carries a cumulative dividend at a rate of 9% per annum.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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All of the cells settled down around the pillars, which caused their nuclei to curve.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
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The programming dovetails with the school’s own pillars of pride, which discourage bullying.Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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If that sustains or even improves in Toronto, Mitchell’s role with the Raptors could drastically change in the short and long term.Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Much as our blood vessels send life-sustaining fluid throughout our bodies, these tunnels convey the precious water that sustains all life in this region.Martin Broen, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
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Following a group of young adult treasure hunters on the shores of North Carolina, the Netflix production continues to have its loyal fans hanging onto every moment, surrounding character storylines and all of the love, loss and drama that comes with it.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And, like any good cooking show that just happens to take place on the sandy shores of Fiji, we are also treated to some footage of the process.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Braces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braces. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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