BRACES Synonyms: 220 Similar and Opposite Words

braces 1 of 2

noun

plural of brace

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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braces

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of brace

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

Noun

Strnad keeps thumb braces in the case because the training staff would occasionally accidentally throw them out while cleaning the locker room. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026 Shelton, 23, has become a regular at Washington Spirit games, watching Rodman score braces against Seattle Reign last September and Houston Dash in July. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Lumbar support braces designed to provide relief from chronic low back pain may not be as effective as people have been led to believe, with scientists finding that recommendations are based on low-quality evidence. — New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026 Two South Florida men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a nearly $35 million health care scam after billing Medicare for thousands of orthotic braces sent to beneficiaries who did not need them. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 The service Friendly and welcoming, the restaurant staff wear bright pink braces over their crisp white shirts and seem to remember all of the regular guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Sara, who is nearing her 18th birthday, walks with an arm crutch and wears braces. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Advertised as more comfortable and quicker than traditional braces, the treatment has helped people who avoided braces for cosmetic and other reasons. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Here, Varghese coordinates their physical therapy, builds their braces, fabricates their prostheses, and operates on their limbs, should things come to that. — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

High tides inundated Southern California communities with water on Monday, flooding streets from Newport Beach to Long Beach, as the region braces for days of coastal flooding from near-record or record-high sea levels this week. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 French President Emmanuel Macron said protests not organized by trade unions would be banned, as the Élysée braces for further unrest ahead of demonstrations planned for Saturday. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 This year’s event was as much about celebration as collaboration, defined by a spirit of togetherness for an industry that braces for the uncertain road ahead. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 As the state braces for tough budget years, some questioned whether there would be an appetite to invest money in a decades-long experiment. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 But as Europe braces for a double round of art fairs—Frieze in London from October 14–18, followed by Art Basel Paris from October 21–25—London is having something of a resurgence, even as Paris keeps its appeal. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The protest came as the BBC braces to announce further cuts next week, with director general Matt Brittin planning to address staff in a Town Hall on Wednesday, expected to be chaired by Radio 4 Today show host Anna Foster. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 Newsom spoke with European Union Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra on Tuesday during New York’s Climate Week, a day after declaring a state of emergency as California braces for one of the strongest storms on record. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 These studies compared back support braces either on their own, with no other interventions, or their use in conjunction with other pain management recommendations such as physical activity and/or medication. — New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces

Noun

New supports were put in on July 8, 2026 after a structural column buckled in the former Pfizer headquarters the day before.

— Aziza Shuler, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Engineers have tried to contain them in porous supports or seal them in capsules, but these fixes usually limit the salt to under 70% of the material, and encapsulation complicates manufacturing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of supports

Noun

Lipa forwent the softer runway styling, and toughened up the ladylike silhouette with a pair of towering, lace-up black leather knee-high boots by Le Silla.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
European champions Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava won the pairs event despite a heavy fall for Metelkina on a throw triple loop.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of pairs

Verb

As the cooling metal tool depuffs swollen tissues and stimulates microcirculation, the peptide-rich cream works beneath the surface to rebuild structural volume.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
Stronger muscles put more tension on the bones, which stimulates greater bone cell turnover.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of stimulates

Verb

After a quiet day otherwise, Riley exploded for 33- and 72-yard rushing touchdowns to finish as the game’s leading rusher with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Snoring can be a signal of undiagnosed sleep apnea, which carries cardiovascular risk.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of carries

Verb

The additional financing fortifies its position as one of two investors alongside the Ellison family controlling Paramount’s voting stock.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
The addition of cotton and raw material-producing countries like Egypt and Ethiopia further fortifies a strong sourcing platform that already includes manufacturing giants India and China.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fortifies

Noun

Valter Mazzetti, secretary-general of the Fsp police union, told The Associated Press that soldiers could provide immediate reinforcements but not resolve police staffing shortages.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 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 reinforcements

Noun

The mix of guests ranges from trendy couples lounging in dressing gowns on a spa break to outdoorsy types wearing messy boots and young families with grandparents in tow on the hunt for some truly fresh air.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
During the panel, the four artists not only demonstrated their unique and spontaneous personalities, but also bonded on being power couples, having children and the challenges of creating music together.

— Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

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