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as in supports
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 pairs
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 stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
several boards braced the wall
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as in fortifies
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of braces
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
But what did people do before braces were invented?
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In anti-vaccine circles, the official story of polio—iron lungs, kids with leg braces, the triumph of Jonas Salk—has long been dismissed as misleading.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The elaborate operation involved shipping thousands of medically unnecessary orthotic braces to Medicare beneficiaries across the country and billing taxpayers for the cost.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Another complaint said a woman in a wheelchair received braces from the company but did not order them and can’t use them due to her mobility issues.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Pam takes a seat in a blue-and-chrome chair and looks at Bella as a tiny girl on the beach and Bella in her choir robe and Bella smiling with braces on her teeth.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
The sort of uncool even someone very uncool like me would have known enough to conceal—me who wore khakis and played oboe and had braces and yes for a phase had basically no friends.
—Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
New Hampshire New Hampshire Public Radio has resources for finding shelters and staying safe as the state braces for extreme cold, including temperatures of -30 and wind gusts of up to 100 miles per hour.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026
As North Texas braces for potentially dangerous, wintry conditions and freezing temperatures this weekend, OurCalling staffers have been working around the clock to get as many people as possible to Fair Park’s Automobile Building, 3809 Grand Ave.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous winter weather, from heavy snow to frigid temperatures, as the city braces for what could be its biggest snowstorm in five years.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
As Maryland braces for what could be the biggest snowstorm in a decade, a sizeable chunk of the workforce won’t have the option of a snow day.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
This is a major step forward in Japan’s long and cautious return to nuclear power and comes as the country braces for tight electricity supplies ahead of the summer peak.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
As Charlotte and much of the southern United States braces for a weekend of sleet, snow and ice, the region’s largest energy provider is preparing for potential outages.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Florida braces for rare snowfall Sunday, with Tallahassee potentially experiencing snow for the second time in two years.
—Juan A. Lozano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
The results point to a future where things like knee braces, exoskeletons, or even joint replacements could be tailored to an individual’s exact joint motion.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
But what did people do before braces were invented?
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In anti-vaccine circles, the official story of polio—iron lungs, kids with leg braces, the triumph of Jonas Salk—has long been dismissed as misleading.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The elaborate operation involved shipping thousands of medically unnecessary orthotic braces to Medicare beneficiaries across the country and billing taxpayers for the cost.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Another complaint said a woman in a wheelchair received braces from the company but did not order them and can’t use them due to her mobility issues.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Pam takes a seat in a blue-and-chrome chair and looks at Bella as a tiny girl on the beach and Bella in her choir robe and Bella smiling with braces on her teeth.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
The sort of uncool even someone very uncool like me would have known enough to conceal—me who wore khakis and played oboe and had braces and yes for a phase had basically no friends.
—Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed a second death from last weekend's winter storm as the state braces for more extreme weather in the coming days.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
New Hampshire New Hampshire Public Radio has resources for finding shelters and staying safe as the state braces for extreme cold, including temperatures of -30 and wind gusts of up to 100 miles per hour.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026
As North Texas braces for potentially dangerous, wintry conditions and freezing temperatures this weekend, OurCalling staffers have been working around the clock to get as many people as possible to Fair Park’s Automobile Building, 3809 Grand Ave.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous winter weather, from heavy snow to frigid temperatures, as the city braces for what could be its biggest snowstorm in five years.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
As Maryland braces for what could be the biggest snowstorm in a decade, a sizeable chunk of the workforce won’t have the option of a snow day.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
This is a major step forward in Japan’s long and cautious return to nuclear power and comes as the country braces for tight electricity supplies ahead of the summer peak.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
As Charlotte and much of the southern United States braces for a weekend of sleet, snow and ice, the region’s largest energy provider is preparing for potential outages.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Florida braces for rare snowfall Sunday, with Tallahassee potentially experiencing snow for the second time in two years.
—Juan A. Lozano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
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When people with disabilities live in the community with appropriate supports, the state avoids far more expensive emergency care, institutional placements, and hospital stays.—
Fay Lenz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Instead of requiring people to start in shelter before accessing permanent housing, Street to Home connects chronically unsheltered New Yorkers directly to permanent housing with supports and tackles the paperwork after.—
Jeffrey Ginsburg,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Annie's husband, and Savannah's brother-in-law, is Tommaso Cioni, according to Page Six, which published photographs of the pair leaving their home in Tucson.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The children of a Colorado ski instructor (Stephen) and Finnish native (Essi) and raised in Steamboat Springs, the pair naturally grew up on the slopes.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The viral beauty gadget stimulates collagen, boosts circulation, and leaves you with plump, youthful results.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then, they are manually placed on Multi Electrode Arrays (MEAs), a grid of tiny electrodes on a biocompatible substrate chip that records and stimulates neurons using 32 electrodes grouped into four sets of eight.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Unlike most hydroelectric plants, it is not located at the base of the dam, but carries water down about 1,000 feet in elevation to generate more water pressure and electricity.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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While smoking is widely understood to pose health risks, the habit also carries steep financial consequences.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trading for Vucevic fortifies Boston’s front court–and provides a valuable play-making skill set to complement Jaylen Brown in a season worthy of MVP consideration.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beyond aesthetics, the $11 formula fortifies your fingernails, no matter how damaged.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jones, who's been starting in Gordon's spot, will already be part of the call for reinforcements.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Although reinforcements were on the way, the Kings limped into the Olympic break and were on the wrong side of the playoff bubble as the pause commenced.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Not many middle-aged couples on TV argue about whether oral sex while driving is a wise move.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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For those unhealthily aware of the social-media dynamics between couples, there are countless possibilities of what could’ve happened.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For example, if betting volume suddenly spikes on sensitive military operations that's trading at 15% odds, that's interesting.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lucy Taylor, a freelance writer from Wales, uses her blanket to fall asleep when her anxiety spikes during the winter.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Braces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braces. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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