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
Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Best-of-five or -seven brackets are the norm.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has proposed cutting the 2026 budget by around 44 billion euros ($51 billion) via measures including public spending cuts and freezes on pensions, welfare and tax brackets, as well as reducing the number of public holidays .
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Bayrou has proposed scrapping two public holidays and freezing welfare spending and tax brackets in 2026 at 2025 levels, not adjusting them for inflation.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Saturday and Sunday mark the end of a year-long gauntlet across qualifying, regional and round-robin brackets.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
The Gist will create gamification content, allowing fans to engage interactively with the NFL season through weekly free-to-play games and playoff brackets tailored for The Gist’s community.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Also included is a set of bottom brackets that lift the fire pit up so it can be safely used on decks or balconies.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Yamaha plans to tempt buyers' credit card fingers with a full lineup of such accessories, mentioning trolling motor brackets, fishing rod holders and shallow water anchors as a few early ideas.
—New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Among other things, the statute reduced marginal tax rates across existing income brackets.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Best-of-five or -seven brackets are the norm.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has proposed cutting the 2026 budget by around 44 billion euros ($51 billion) via measures including public spending cuts and freezes on pensions, welfare and tax brackets, as well as reducing the number of public holidays .
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Bayrou has proposed scrapping two public holidays and freezing welfare spending and tax brackets in 2026 at 2025 levels, not adjusting them for inflation.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Saturday and Sunday mark the end of a year-long gauntlet across qualifying, regional and round-robin brackets.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
The Gist will create gamification content, allowing fans to engage interactively with the NFL season through weekly free-to-play games and playoff brackets tailored for The Gist’s community.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Also included is a set of bottom brackets that lift the fire pit up so it can be safely used on decks or balconies.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Yamaha plans to tempt buyers' credit card fingers with a full lineup of such accessories, mentioning trolling motor brackets, fishing rod holders and shallow water anchors as a few early ideas.
—New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brackets
Noun
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Many ingredients, including most of the ají peppers and various types of corn, were imported directly from Peru, Vega said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The square neckline and flowy silhouette have the ability to flatter different body types, while the lightweight sweater knit delivers a cozy feel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Smith replied that private schools must submit renewal packets every year before they are approved to continue participation in the accounts program, and that the agency compares the new tuition rates against the older rates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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The fact that Pacheco’s average speed now compares favorably to a season ago has to be considered an early positive, even if the Chiefs mostly went away from their run game in the opener.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Clean winners span makeup, skin-, hair-, and body-care categories.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Named after the company's former headquarters in Kirkland, Washington, the brand spans hundreds of product categories, including groceries, household goods, clothing, and wine.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The result is a myth that equates freedom with consumption, while obscuring the vast social, ecological, and economic costs imposed on everyone else.—
Henrietta Moore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Dunne captures all of that in the title track, a bouncy, bittersweet singalong that equates success with a baked seafood dish.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, although consumers have been the primary drivers of this recent uptick in DeFi TVL, institutions of all kinds need to have absolute confidence that transactions, payments, and confirmations can occur as seamlessly as occur using current payment rails and options.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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What was once dismissed as a chatbot kicked off an AI boom of epic proportions and—as billions have flowed into AI startups of all kinds—OpenAI has become the most valuable startup ever, less than a month ago hitting a $500 billion valuation.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The study links specific sound patterns to internal degradation processes, offering a low-cost way to monitor battery health in electric vehicles and grid-scale systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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The serial number on it links it to a coppersmith in Lexington, and history says that Elijah Pepper was distilling on that site as early as 1812.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Brackets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brackets. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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