as in type
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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as in to compare
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 bracket
Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
Furthermore, a study by the Aging Society Research Network found the impact of mental health on older workers in the lower income bracket is even more pronounced, with users aged 50 to 59 reporting nearly five days a month where their mental health is impacted.
—Chris Carey, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 May 2025
The landscapes, bracketed by Russia and China borderlines, have stories to tell, from the Steppe grasslands, where Chinggis Khaan (aka Genghis Khan) once rode, to the Gobi Desert, where arid landscapes belie subterranean layers rich in coal, gold, and dinosaur bones.
—AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This park is perfect for families with multiple kids in different age brackets.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
Furthermore, a study by the Aging Society Research Network found the impact of mental health on older workers in the lower income bracket is even more pronounced, with users aged 50 to 59 reporting nearly five days a month where their mental health is impacted.
—Chris Carey, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Verb
The occasion of Bochner’s death is no time to consider bracketing out the personal dimension that conditions any reflection on matters critical and historical.
—Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 May 2025
The landscapes, bracketed by Russia and China borderlines, have stories to tell, from the Steppe grasslands, where Chinggis Khaan (aka Genghis Khan) once rode, to the Gobi Desert, where arid landscapes belie subterranean layers rich in coal, gold, and dinosaur bones.
—AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracket
Verb
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Sales from Nintendo’s dedicated video game platform business grew 142.5% year-on-year to 555.5 billion yen, driven primarily by a higher price point for the Switch 2, compared with that of its predecessor, according to the company.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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These downsides might seem minuscule compared with those of cigarettes.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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Criminal Justice Danielle Clark, Riverdale High: Natural leadership ability, dedication to her classes and commitment to club organizations like Skills USA Criminal Justice and JROTC led to Clark’s nomination and being the top vote-getter in the criminal justice category.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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This included a category specific to Texas resort hotels, which were rated on rooms/facilities, location, service, food and value.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
Verb
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In four past surveys, consumers equated financial comfort to a net worth between $624,000 and $1 million.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Many solo business owners fall into the trap of equating visibility with trust building.—
Tanya Edgar,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The sports complex will be the first of its kind in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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The Rockies and Nationals, two of the least active clubs on the trade front, haven’t made a transaction of any kind since 2009.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Bracket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracket. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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