braces 1 of 2

noun

plural of brace
1
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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2
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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of brace
1
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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2
as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for several boards braced the wall

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3
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
The discrepancy stems from Medicare not paying all of his bills for thousands of orthotic braces. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026 The soldiers, according to witnesses, instead triaged themselves with makeshift bandages, braces and tourniquets. — Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 24 June 2026 The new ones appear reassuringly sturdy, even without the thicket of cross-braces that typically fence off the sidewalk from the street. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 June 2026 Volunteers are also printing neck braces, IV bag holders, and other medical equipment. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 After opening with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde, the reigning European champions have scored eight goals in the past three games, with Mikel Oyarzabal notching a pair of braces. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Authorities said the operation used call centers to steer patients toward medically unnecessary orthopedic braces. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 During The Huns’ audition at the Cellar, Nugent was standing next to club owner/promoter Paul Sampson, who was skeptical of the group’s Catholic schoolboy looks — braces, short haircuts and all. — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 Mazumder worked in internal medicine, and as an independent contractor signed more than 3,000 orders for unnecessary medical equipment like orthopedic braces for people insured by Medicare and TRICARE, a medical program for active and retired military personnel and their families. — Julia Coin june 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Verb
Paris — As France braces for another heatwave, it’s barely recovered from the last one. — CNN Money, 7 July 2026 As cybersecurity braces for a post-quantum world where standard encryption keys will become obsolete, Q-Dice offers a concrete line of defense. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 Thousands of migrants are fleeing South Africa as the country braces for violence after an anti-immigrant group set a Tuesday deadline for all undocumented migrants to leave. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 28 June 2026 An extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service for the Pittsburgh area will enter a second day as the region braces for temperatures in the 90s and an impending heat wave. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 1 July 2026 From Spain’s Basque Country to southern England, Europe braces for days of triple-digit heat, a preview of increasingly deadly summers linked to climate change and strained emergency systems. — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026 As New York City braces for a stretch of 80-degree days this week, Tribeca’s 25th anniversary edition is also bringing some serious heat to New York’s after-hours circuit. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 June 2026 As New York City braces for a week of cruel summer temperatures that could push temperatures to 100 degrees, Mayor Zohran Mamdani isn't sweating reports that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan to marry at Madison Square Garden. — Bryan West, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Kochen’s chain of about 30 companies — which operated under the CLADD Group LLC in North Miami — sold durable medical equipment such as knee, shoulder and wrist braces to patients who were referred by doctors affiliated with Herek’s telemedicine business, VirtualNet. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braces
  1. supports
  2. pairs
  3. stimulates
  4. carries
  5. fortifies
  6. reinforcements
  7. couples
  8. spikes
Noun
  • The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.
    — Emily Chang, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Officers were housed in a one-story structure atop the deck, which also featured antiaircraft guns and a kitchen, while crew quarters were in the concrete supports.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
Definition of supports
Noun
  • Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Bermuda shorts are a hot commodity this summer, and this denim pair is sure to hug your curves in all the right places.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of pairs
Verb
  • But medication reduces only the symptoms of fear, not the underlying trigger that stimulates it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
  • This hormone improves insulin sensitivity and stimulates GLP-1 secretion.
    — Nadine Wehida, Scientific American, 25 June 2026
Definition of stimulates
Verb
  • But Kimball House’s award-winning bar program more than carries its own weight.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Tianwen-2 carries both a touch-and-go sampling system and an anchor-and-attach mechanism equipped with drills for collecting surface material.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of carries
Verb
  • Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Definition of fortifies
Noun
  • In recent seasons, the Phillies have routinely searched for outfield reinforcements without any newcomer really seizing a long-term everyday opportunity.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Hundreds of firefighters battled blazes in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help with a massive blaze burning for more than three days.
    — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of reinforcements
Noun
  • A lot of couples just don’t attend cocktail hour because of photos and that’s totally fine.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • While delaying benefits is typically optimal, a hypothetical 22% cut by 2033 significantly shifts optimal claiming ages for many single individuals, potentially encouraging earlier filing, but often not for married couples.
    — Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of couples
Verb
  • Jim added that he would be inclined to trim Meta if the stock spikes.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 June 2026
  • The uniform mounded shape and purple hues of the flower spikes, along with the contrasting silvery foliage, add attractive structure and framing along the edges of paved walkways.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 June 2026
Definition of spikes

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“Braces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braces. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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