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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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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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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
Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Frost advisories have been issued in California as most of the U.S. braces for an Arctic blast to produce cold and stormy weather over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Fans are now bracing for Sunday’s grand finale, which is likely to feature the last round of the blood feud between Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and her brother Jamie (Wes Bentley).
—Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Galaxy Galaxy will lean on other stars, brace for the Red Bulls’ pressure in the MLS Cup final
Dec. 5, 2024
Garber mentioned how Season Pass is available in other countries.
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Moving Forward As Trump’s policies loom large, the climate tech sector must brace for potential disruptions while seizing opportunities for innovation and growth.
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Around-the-clock customer support, unlimited 0% processing, lifetime price guarantees, and next-day replacements are just a few of the perks of working with Slice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Abrams previously toured North America this fall in support of the original The Secret of Us album, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 after its June release.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2024
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The set comes with a pair of wide-leg sweatpants and a matching half-zip sweatshirt, each made from soft, stretchy material that’s great for a variety of activities like lounging around the house or going out for a walk.Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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But for us, a pair of fluffy, cozy slippers would also work just fine to warm us up.Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon This Wand Uses the Power of Red Light Therapy Red light therapy is a non-invasive procedure that can help to stimulate collagen production, maintain your skin’s natural moisture levels, and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Generally speaking, under president of baseball operations David Stearns, the club prefers to carry eight to 10 starting pitching options at the top levels of the organization.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Designed to carry nuclear warheads, the Oreshnik missile reaches Berlin in 15 minutes, London in 20.Thomas Bass Author, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Iraq has reportedly fortified its border with Syria in recent days and has been in talks with HTS.Brad Dress, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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This latest military activity underscores the ongoing struggle for influence in the Taiwan Strait, as China seeks to assert dominance while Taiwan fortifies its diplomatic and defense strategies.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The reinforcements will assist in searching through the widespread devastation that struck the densely populated archipelago of approximately 300,000 residents.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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President Florentino Perez didn't take that opportunity, and ahead of the January transfer window opening in a few weeks, Madrid is reportedly closing in on a defensive reinforcement.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Also Read Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco Celebrate Engagement With Taco Bell The couple revealed in the photos that Blanco popped the question to the Only Murders in the Building actress over a Taco Bell picnic.Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Construction on the Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing — named in honor of the couple who donated $125 million to the project — is expected to kick off in 2026 and be completed in 2030.Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fill the pitcher with ice, add coconut sparkling water and stir gently.Emily Price, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Remove from heat, and quickly stir in vanilla until combined.Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Brace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brace. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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