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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Their more bracing bitterness plays well in spicy foods, such as fajitas, or rich ones, such as pizza.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2023
Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
An extra week in space for four astronauts isn’t a big deal for the average Floridian bracing for this historic storm.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 10 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
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
Their more bracing bitterness plays well in spicy foods, such as fajitas, or rich ones, such as pizza.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2023
Verb
The region is currently bracing for Israel’s response to a ballistic missile barrage from Iran in late September and, in turn, a possible counterstrike from Iran.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
An extra week in space for four astronauts isn’t a big deal for the average Floridian bracing for this historic storm.
—Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 10 Oct. 2024
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For Prince William, who has such a great platform, to lend his voice, his resources into creating positive change is such a refreshing, wonderful thing to see.Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lo-Fi Spritz Effortlessly Cool for the Wicked Crowd For a lighter, bittersweet sip, this spritz brings a refreshing twist to any Oz celebration.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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By stimulating specific points along the body’s meridians, acupuncture is believed to help regulate the flow of Qi (life energy).Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some studies suggest that biotin may be helpful for stimulating hair growth and preventing hair loss.Marie Courtois, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Role Of Leadership In Team Building Building and sustaining a high-performance team starts with leadership.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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With the rapid growth in these jobs, comes the challenge of sustaining the momentum.George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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And in 2022, Chesa Boudin, who advocated for restorative justice and ending mass incarceration, was ousted as San Francisco’s district attorney in a recall.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The cycling of day and night creates a natural clock that enables a restorative night’s sleep for primates like us.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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And as the model offers only 224 ft lbs of torque on tap in manual mode, most NSX owners will be stirring the silky manual gearbox and enjoying the 8,000 rpm redline much of the time, rewarded by the scintillating exhaust note.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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The county has previously sprayed pesticides in neighborhoods where mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus have been found.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The crowd moved slowly because of its size, with some cyclists carrying the Chinese flag and some people sleeping on the ground in a park after arriving in Kaifeng, according to photos and videos shared with NBC News.Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Brands strengthening their always-on creator roster and fostering deeper collaborations with creators will have a competitive edge and remain agile.Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Another expert favorite is the La Roche Posay Glycolic B5 Serum, which combines the exfoliating powers of glycolic acid and the barrier-strengthening benefits of vitamin B5 with kojic acid to diminish dark spots and even out skin tone.Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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In the second, allegations of abuse and supporting testimonies were restricted, and Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of first-degree murder in March 1996.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, appeared in public on Friday to announce Iran will continue supporting its regional proxies against Israel despite them coming under unprecedented attack and pressure.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Bracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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