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as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
several boards braced the wall
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as in fortified
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of braced
Jakob Roze, Health, 28 Dec. 2025
In maybe the most successful test of temporary flood walls, Tampa General Hospital escaped massive storm surge damage from Hurricane Milton in 2024 behind a 10 foot tall wall of braced aluminum panels made by AquaFence.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
He’s blessed with a tense, scrabbling physicality on screen, plus a baby-Brando glower beneath a head of striking blond curls, and Nemes directs him into a stance of braced, vulnerable defensiveness that serves the film’s purposes well — even if his character, too, wants for interior light.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Areas typically not accustomed to frigid temperatures and snowfall braced the frigid blast and, in some cases, made the best of it.
—James Powel, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
School leaders and teachers had braced themselves for possible widespread disruptions.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
An officer restricted his movements and braced him against a railing.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
As a winter storm bore down on Austin late last week, residents braced for an onslaught of ice — and, many feared, ICE enforcement in the city.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Gas prices spike ahead of major US storm US natural gas prices rose 75% in three days as the country braced for a huge Arctic storm.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As Athens braced for intense winter weather, Georgia basketball experienced a chill of its own.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 25 Jan. 2026
More than 300 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport on Saturday and Sunday as airlines braced for a severe winter storm threatening a large swath of the country.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Then return the arm and leg to the start position while maintaining your braced core, then repeat on the opposite side.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 28 Dec. 2025
In maybe the most successful test of temporary flood walls, Tampa General Hospital escaped massive storm surge damage from Hurricane Milton in 2024 behind a 10 foot tall wall of braced aluminum panels made by AquaFence.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
He’s blessed with a tense, scrabbling physicality on screen, plus a baby-Brando glower beneath a head of striking blond curls, and Nemes directs him into a stance of braced, vulnerable defensiveness that serves the film’s purposes well — even if his character, too, wants for interior light.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
But as Guardiola braced himself for the same old story, City came to life in a fashion that could define their year.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Areas typically not accustomed to frigid temperatures and snowfall braced the frigid blast and, in some cases, made the best of it.
—James Powel, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
School leaders and teachers had braced themselves for possible widespread disruptions.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
An officer restricted his movements and braced him against a railing.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
As a winter storm bore down on Austin late last week, residents braced for an onslaught of ice — and, many feared, ICE enforcement in the city.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Gas prices spike ahead of major US storm US natural gas prices rose 75% in three days as the country braced for a huge Arctic storm.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As Athens braced for intense winter weather, Georgia basketball experienced a chill of its own.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 25 Jan. 2026
More than 300 flights were canceled at Denver International Airport on Saturday and Sunday as airlines braced for a severe winter storm threatening a large swath of the country.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
Adjective
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An armed intruder stood on Guthrie’s doorstep in the dead of night, wearing a balaclava, a bulky backpack, and what appeared to be black neoprene gloves.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, authorities released footage showing an armed, masked person at Guthrie’s doorstep on the night she was abducted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Suckers can be stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, such as the vigor of a plant’s root system in situations where the plant is grafted (as many non-native witchhazels and tree cultivars are).—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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Economic shifts and declining cost curves have stimulated clean energy in a way that rules could not have done alone.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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No information on the type of accident or injuries sustained by Kenworthy was available, according to Soviar.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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In 2018, Vonn tore the LCL in her left knee and sustained three fractures in the same leg after a crash during training, and the next year announced her retirement.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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This, compounded by the impact of employee wellness programs have fortified the program’s purpose.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Improves Gut Health Some cottage cheese is fortified with probiotics, live microorganisms that improve the balance of bacteria in the body.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That look stirred me and made my heart jump.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Like natural peanut butter, tahini should be stirred before being used.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the wake of the performer’s collaboration with comedian Kevin Hart on a freewheeling highlights show carried by Peacock throughout the 2021 Tokyo Games, Solomon sought to give Snoop a more hands-on role in the City of Light.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Following the previous quarters in 2025, similar product styles carried the growth, including the Gel-1130, the Gel-NYC and Gel-Kayano shoes.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The editorial strategy, Cheney said, is supported by a social media presence designed to work in tandem with the reporting.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The State Marketplace Network, a collective of 22 state marketplaces supported by the National Academy for State Health Policy, said initial enrollment figures raise concern.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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These traces of self-sufficiency only strengthened the couple’s determination to preserve the site’s history.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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Gabe’s path into financial planning took shape through varied experiences that strengthened his understanding of complex systems and real-world decision-making.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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