as in types
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
they're in the same income bracket
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to describe as similar
I wouldn't exactly bracket your paintings with those of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci
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Recent Examples of brackets
Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The plans show 17 units will be rented to those in extremely low-income brackets, 17 will be rented to people at very low-income levels, and 137 will be rented to others with low incomes.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The other eight divisions will be 32-team brackets.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2026
The main door is also lockable, and the perimeter is reinforced with protective anti-fox L-brackets that deter foxes and other predators from accessing the coop.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Many Americans lack a clear understanding of how taxes work, with one 2024 survey from the Tax Foundation finding that more than half of taxpayers lacked basic tax literacy, including how tax brackets function.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
In each of these age brackets, that represents a double-digit difference from the president's 57% disapproval rating among all voters aged 18 and up, according to the poll results.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Because the real story isn’t just about income brackets and inflation adjustments.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Typically, joint filers pay less income tax due to wider tax brackets, which means couples can earn more before reaching the next tier.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Allison Palmer
updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
The state tourney brackets each have eight teams, along with individual singles and doubles tourneys.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The plans show 17 units will be rented to those in extremely low-income brackets, 17 will be rented to people at very low-income levels, and 137 will be rented to others with low incomes.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The other eight divisions will be 32-team brackets.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2026
The main door is also lockable, and the perimeter is reinforced with protective anti-fox L-brackets that deter foxes and other predators from accessing the coop.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Many Americans lack a clear understanding of how taxes work, with one 2024 survey from the Tax Foundation finding that more than half of taxpayers lacked basic tax literacy, including how tax brackets function.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
In each of these age brackets, that represents a double-digit difference from the president's 57% disapproval rating among all voters aged 18 and up, according to the poll results.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Because the real story isn’t just about income brackets and inflation adjustments.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Typically, joint filers pay less income tax due to wider tax brackets, which means couples can earn more before reaching the next tier.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
The $300,000 to $400,000 range, which brackets the metro’s median price, tends to be moderately competitive.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brackets
Noun
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The change dropped recommendations that all babies should be protected against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, RSV, dengue and two types of bacterial meningitis.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the advisory side, Formation is looking to lend its expertise across multiple types of work—pre-transaction consulting, M&A execution, long-term portfolio strategy—primarily at the intersection of financial and sporting decisions.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Using a handheld scanner, inspector John Devito selects items throughout the store and compares the shelf price to what comes up at the register.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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That compares with a Wall Street prediction of 9 cents.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At the same time, Alex Brightman and Sara Chase landed in compete in the best performance by an actor and actress in a leading role in a musical categories respectively.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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To do this well, consider Gallup’s four primary categories underpinning engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But as concerns over the health effects of excessive screen time have risen, so, too, has pushback in schools toward screens of all kinds.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Forest also look set for safety, but have nasty fixtures left against Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester United and Bournemouth, who are all chasing European qualification of various kinds.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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The piece links physical endurance with cultural identity, considering the show’s broader themes of how sports intersect with race, gender, and history.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Brackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brackets. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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