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as in support
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 to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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as in to fortify
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of brace
Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 12 June 2025
In 2020, the NFL announced Align Technology, Inc. as a sponsor, the makers of the braces alternative Invisalign.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
Garrett Haake, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Lake County Councilman Randy Niemeyer proposed Tuesday eliminating 1% of the county’s income tax by 2028 as the county braces for the impact of the state’s changes to the property tax system.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Noun
The hope is the brace, even when combined with full UCL reconstructions, can quicken recovery time and make UCLs more durable in the future.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 12 June 2025
In 2020, the NFL announced Align Technology, Inc. as a sponsor, the makers of the braces alternative Invisalign.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
Verb
Yet others, including the Federal Reserve, continue to brace for inflation.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 10 July 2025
Lake County Councilman Randy Niemeyer proposed Tuesday eliminating 1% of the county’s income tax by 2028 as the county braces for the impact of the state’s changes to the property tax system.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
Noun
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My customer service research confirms that not offering alternatives to phone support can cause about one-third of your customers to leave.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The 80-bed shelter and bridge housing facility will also include a 2,300-square-foot pantry, a 2,000-square-foot kitchen and 3,000-square-foot resource hub offering financial aid and support services.—
Lauren De Young,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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But in the new release, the pair tackle themes of connection, love and the state of the world that are strikingly familiar to current 24-year-old me.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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And a good pair can get pricey, which makes sales the optimal time to buy one.—
Kayla Blanton,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Doing so could stimulate economic growth, and would be warmly welcomed by the White House and investors.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Examples include flashing notifications that make your phone jump and squeak, colorful rewards when others like your posts, and algorithms that push out the most emotional content to stimulate your most base emotions of anger, shame or glee.—
Lisa Schirch,
The Conversation,
7 July 2025
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All six would have to make a stop to change into a long dress, don a wig, and carry a handbag filled with bricks to the finish line on Power’s stage.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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One big winner carries the fund, while generally nine others are duds or all-out failures.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Both cow's milk and oat milk may be fortified with vitamins A and D, so check the label for vitamin content.8 Vitamin A: Helps to keep the skin and eyes healthy.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
12 July 2025
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Khan, by contrast, is being tasked with a narrower but highly strategic mission: fortifying Apple's supply chain, localizing production, and driving environmental accountability.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The Mechanics Of Machine Learning Models AI models rely on clean data, semantic relationships and reinforcement.—
Don Dodds,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Frustrations are mounting, and the reinforcements that will be brought in at the deadline can't get here soon enough.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The royal joined her husband, Prince Albert II of Monaco, along with the couple’s two children, 10-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Because the couple’s lives have been so intertwined over the past decade, the actor had a close relationship with Kenya’s late father, Quincy Jones.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Just the idea of a super-fight between generations has already stirred the pot.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Unfortunately, except for some stirring segments, Man of Steel fails to craft a story worthy of its character.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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