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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
Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The post included a photo of Lee lying in a hospital bed, almost fully covered in bandages with a brace on one of her legs.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Matt Priest, president and CEO of the FDRA, said the industry is bracing for a difficult season as trade uncertainty continues to weigh on the market.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Preston Judd added a brace after converting a pair of crosses from Paul Marie, and Stanford product Ousseni Bouda added his fifth goal of the season, tying him with Judd for the team lead.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The post included a photo of Lee lying in a hospital bed, almost fully covered in bandages with a brace on one of her legs.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Companies, however, appear to be bracing for the ripple effects of the disruptions; at least 21 firms have withdrawn or reduced financial guidance since the war began, and 32 have signaled price hikes, Reuters reported.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Matt Priest, president and CEO of the FDRA, said the industry is bracing for a difficult season as trade uncertainty continues to weigh on the market.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
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Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her son receives special services for a disability at Lake Center Elementary, and home routines are harder without this support.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Seeking offense, New York plans to designate Tommy Pham for assignment and has agreed to a major league contract with Austin Slater, a pair of people familiar with the move said, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decisions were not announced.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The number could carry some sticker shock because of the rising cap, but Edvinsson is already a good top-pair defenseman who is only getting better.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Other options, such as red light therapy caps, are non-invasive devices that use low-level light therapy to stimulate hair follicles and increase density.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Barber The Fed typically lowers its benchmark rate to stimulate the economy by making borrowing costs cheaper, which can indirectly lower interest rates on auto loans, personal loans, and credit cards.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That projection is based on the player’s performance in each metric over the last three seasons (five for goalies), weighted for recency where more recent seasons carry more significance and regressed to the mean.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Moon amplifies Jupiter, helping your words land clearly and carry weight.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Breslow’s job was to fortify that group, and his trade for first baseman Willson Contreras was not enough of an answer.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Particularly so at the positions that Denver still needs to fortify.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Baltimore’s defense received reinforcements both in the trenches and in the secondary.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Without constant reinforcement, these muscles will atrophy, and when real tyranny arrives, the flabby citizen will be powerless to resist.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The couple was picked up by a driver named Javier in a 2023 Kia K5 sedan.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cisse brings a couple of his own Packers connections to Green Bay.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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From great shows and stirring concerts to delicious tea and awesome French dip sandwiches, this weekend is looking fun and tasty indeed.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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To prepare, combine leftover rice with cooked ground meat or beans, then stir in tomato sauce, fresh herbs, and shredded cheese.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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