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noun

Definition of bracenext
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as in support
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 pair
two things of the same or similar kind that match or are considered together bagged a brace of pheasants

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verb

ˈbrās How to pronounce brace (audio)
1
as in to stimulate
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 to support
to hold up or serve as a foundation for several boards braced the wall

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as in to fortify
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally she braced herself for the job interview

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Recent Examples of brace
Noun
Lionel Messi’s brace helped Inter Miami roll over hosts Atlanta United 3-1 on Saturday night. — Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 The stock has come under pressure this week as investors brace for higher interest rates that might impact the highly indebted company. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
Residents have been bracing to see what El Niño has in store this winter after an active hurricane season that has dramatically reshaped many of Southern California’s most famous beaches, including in San Clemente and adjacent Capistrano Beach. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Wall Street is bracing for what is expected to be a downer quarter from the OTT service. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brace
  1. support
  2. pair
  3. stimulate
  4. carry
  5. fortify
  6. reinforcement
  7. couple
  8. stir
Noun
  • The Lake Wylie Marine Commission has rescinded its support for Charlotte Water’s request to modify its interbasin transfer agreement, the group’s leadership told Mecklenburg County commissioners during its annual report Tuesday.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But through the hardships, Andrea Soto said the community’s support has been a positive.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • As the half continued, Colleyville Heritage cut the lead with a pair of 18-yard TDs from sophomore quarterback Lane Vargas to wide receivers Lucas Sunwall and Sameer Johnson.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The pair first visited on the morning of their fall 2026 show in February, and signed a deal in August.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of pair
Verb
  • The move stimulated the private sector and accelerated the deployment of EV infrastructure, Vesser said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Issagholyan built out a 24-session plan to course-correct, involving twice weekly visits in which I would be chiropractically adjusted, my jaw cold-lasered to promote cellular regeneration and my back muscles stimulated by electrodes.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimulate
Verb
  • During captive-carry testing, engineers can assess equipment carried by an aircraft before proceeding to more demanding flight demonstrations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For airlines, the larger plane offers a way to carry more passengers on a single flight, potentially lowering costs per seat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of carry
Verb
  • The dispute unfolds as North Korea fortifies the already heavily armed frontier and both sides trade accusations, with diplomacy stalled and Seoul’s military vowing a firm response.
    — Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The shampoo nourishes the scalp with panthenol and niacinamide, while the conditioner fortifies strands with lipids for thicker-looking hair that resists breakage.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of fortify
Noun
  • The method, called contraction-aware reinforcement learning, is designed for robots with different forms of movement, including wheeled, flying, and six-legged platforms.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Combining a prebiotic with a probiotic creates what’s known as a synbiotic combination, giving the good bacteria in your gut both reinforcements and fuel.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of reinforcement
Noun
  • She was represented by an attorney, and, as is standard in surrogacy cases, there was an agreement — a contract — between the French couple and the woman.
    — Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Entertainment Weekly has reached out to the couple for more information on Becca’s cancer diagnosis and her upcoming treatment.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of couple
Verb
  • Uncover and stir, making sure nothing is stuck to bottom of pot.
    — Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In Namibia’s remote, soul-stirring wilderness—one of the least inhabited places on earth—French hotelier Arnaud Zannier has created a new breed of hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
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