1
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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2
as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
several boards braced the wall
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3
as in fortified
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of braced
Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The news organization vigorously defended the story at the time and braced to fight the legal action.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
The senators’ visit to North Chicago came as the city and suburbs braced for immigration sweeps and many also continued protesting, including dozens outside an ICE processing center in Broadview Friday morning.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Cadrez’s two sons arrived with their mother not long after — and braced for the worst.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
However, in the days prior, as residents braced for the storm's full impacts, officials in Dare County warned locals about possible rip currents and life-threatening conditions along the North Carolina coast.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The show’s creator, Rebecca Cutter, was braced for criticism from viewers on both sides taking issue with the show’s representation of their politics.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Downtown Northville is braced and ready for the golf attendees.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025
At the turn of the millennium, the business world braced for disaster.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Lecornu now faces the dual challenge of steering France out of its financial morass while leading a government braced for mass protests.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The news organization vigorously defended the story at the time and braced to fight the legal action.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
The senators’ visit to North Chicago came as the city and suburbs braced for immigration sweeps and many also continued protesting, including dozens outside an ICE processing center in Broadview Friday morning.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Cadrez’s two sons arrived with their mother not long after — and braced for the worst.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
However, in the days prior, as residents braced for the storm's full impacts, officials in Dare County warned locals about possible rip currents and life-threatening conditions along the North Carolina coast.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The show’s creator, Rebecca Cutter, was braced for criticism from viewers on both sides taking issue with the show’s representation of their politics.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Downtown Northville is braced and ready for the golf attendees.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025
At the turn of the millennium, the business world braced for disaster.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
Verb
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But dogs still need ways to burn off energy and stay mentally stimulated.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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For example, one study found that breast cancer cell growth was stimulated by low concentrations of genistein and inhibited by higher concentrations.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the rate is too low, the economy gets overheated with more jobs than can be sustained.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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With just over four minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Dream leading by six, a player sustained an injury, prompting an injury timeout.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And a belief long voiced by many in the region of Israel’s intention to sabotage peace talks has only been fortified by Tuesday’s strikes.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Kremlin has succeeded in building a fortress economy, but one that is fortified against the future more than against the enemy.—
Jeremy Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The firm has its own security force, armed and unarmed, that roam its numerous downtown properties, according to Copaken Brooks principal Jon Copaken.—
PJ Green
September 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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Their sophomore feature is about a mother who has lost track of her son in armed conflict.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That rich color, the soft texture of the suède, stirred in me all the promise of autumn, of a new school year, of a chance to have instead of to want—in other words, to finally be.—
Rachel Kushner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Exploremores have already stirred debate online.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The charge of conspiracy to commit wife fraud in connection with telemarketing carried a maximum sentence of 30 years, while the count of conspiracy to commit money laundering had a maximum sentence of 20 years.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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This bird carried not only the usual seagrass but also a strand of red grape algae, which glowed like translucent jewels.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Previous recommendations, widely supported by pediatric experts, called for the use of a vaccine that addressed four different illnesses, measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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That means having a clear view of where data lives, who can access it and how it’s being used, supported by policies and controls that keep information secure, consistent and compliant.—
Ed Macosky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Such a change would come at a time when Colombia under Petro’s leadership has strengthened its ties with China.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone’s bond is similarly strengthened.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Braced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braced. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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