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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
Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
Illinois braces for impact of new and potential tariffs: 'Who will feel the consequences?
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Art Durnev, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
About 20 employees have left after accepting deferred resignations, according to Bloomberg, and about 40 probationary workers are bracing for layoffs on Monday.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Now, the Maryland Department of Labor braces for a rise in employment claims as more workers are set to be released.
—Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
Illinois braces for impact of new and potential tariffs: 'Who will feel the consequences?
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
Stocks tend to rally in the weeks leading up to the vote, but risk jumps by about 15% as investors brace for uncertainty.
—Art Durnev, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
About 20 employees have left after accepting deferred resignations, according to Bloomberg, and about 40 probationary workers are bracing for layoffs on Monday.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
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The Context Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week entered its fourth year, with the U.S. previously providing billions in military and humanitarian support.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Subscribe The additional tariffs are scheduled to take effect on March 4, coinciding with a high-profile annual gathering in Beijing where Chinese authorities are expected to unveil economic targets and fresh policy support.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The pair shared a ticket in 2021 but had since become fierce rivals.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In an hour or so, the pair is due at the theater for a meeting with the play’s director, Broadway veteran Kenny Leon, who staged a revival of Our Town at the Barrymore just last fall.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The jokey, gleefully profane lyrics are stimulating in the moment but then quickly forgotten, like novelty songs in a clever college cabaret.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Such a device could perhaps stimulate different parts of the tongue to, say, determine if the brain was processing sensory signals properly.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Butler carried the Heat to two NBA Finals appearances.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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That’s exactly what Bishop Stang did as the team carried play and eventually earned a power play opportunity.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Its design aligns with the relentless pace of business leadership, preserving revenue while fortifying resilience. 2.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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This winter has fortified Liam’s allegiance to the Terps (21-6, 10-5 Big Ten).—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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By the 2010s, deep learning combined with RL gave rise to deep reinforcement learning (DRL).—
Dhivya Nagasubramanian,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Training a dog to ride a scooter requires patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement, according to Wag!—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The worker contacted a security officer in the subdivision, who went to the house and discovered the couple inside, Mendoza said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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One couple who seemed to be on different wavelengths from the start was Sara and Ben.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Bring vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and mustard seeds to a boil in a small saucepan over high, stirring often.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Suffocate them with an ample deluge of water and stir to ensure complete cooling.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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