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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as in compares
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
Bill Hancock, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Divisions range from 18 and older to special brackets for players over 35, 50 and 60.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Major college conference basketball tournaments start this week, with the NCAA announcing its respective March Madness 68-team brackets late in the afternoon on Sunday, March 15.
—Mac Engel
march 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
The grille, louvres, roll bar, suspension, and headlight brackets are also built with the HWM-Alta in mind.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Any effort to create new brackets, levy a local income tax surcharge, or adjust who pays what requires state approval.
—Tiffany Caban, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Girls state basketball tournament week has arrived, with brackets released for all four classes over the weekend.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The brackets are sturdy once attached and hold up to inclement weather, per shoppers.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The day-long geek fest features various activities and exhibitors, including cosplay contests for different age brackets and San Antonio filmmakers sharing their works.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Mar. 2026
Allison Palmer
updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Three journalists who covered the announcement of the brackets in 1979, 1980 and 1981 recalled the informality.
—Bill Hancock, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Divisions range from 18 and older to special brackets for players over 35, 50 and 60.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Major college conference basketball tournaments start this week, with the NCAA announcing its respective March Madness 68-team brackets late in the afternoon on Sunday, March 15.
—Mac Engel
march 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
The grille, louvres, roll bar, suspension, and headlight brackets are also built with the HWM-Alta in mind.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Any effort to create new brackets, levy a local income tax surcharge, or adjust who pays what requires state approval.
—Tiffany Caban, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Girls state basketball tournament week has arrived, with brackets released for all four classes over the weekend.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The brackets are sturdy once attached and hold up to inclement weather, per shoppers.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The day-long geek fest features various activities and exhibitors, including cosplay contests for different age brackets and San Antonio filmmakers sharing their works.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Mar. 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 lunchtime crowd — high schoolers, blue-collar types, the elderly — waited patiently for their orders.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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This compares favorably to a Galaxy S26 tested in the same spot, which hit 755Mbps down and 263Mbps up.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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The ranking compares metro areas based on pollen levels, medication use and access to specialists.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The state doesn’t maintain data exclusive to micromobility crashes, meaning most law enforcement agencies file e-bike accidents under other categories, like bike or motorcycle crashes.—
Alissa Gary,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Calling the five categories — healthcare, family care, housing, groceries and energy — the most vital for most people, Schneider said the country needs 4 million new homes in rural, urban and suburban areas.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a world that often equates growth with success, his model suggests another path.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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While some might say that was a sign of progress, Roby equates it as to losing a dear friend.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Margarita fans will love this pie for fiestas of all kinds.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a nearly 30-second digital ad first seen by the Washington Examiner, the National Republican Senatorial Committee links Peltola, a former member of Congress, to Senate Democrats blocking DHS funding over Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy demands.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, is a key trade artery through which around a fifth of the world’s oil passes, carried by about 3,000 ships sailing through the corridor each month.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Brackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brackets. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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