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as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
several boards braced the wall
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as in fortified
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of braced
Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 1 Jan. 2025
Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on Monday as the government braced for reprisal shootings after an attempt on a gang leader’s life, officials said.
—Reuters, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
Infrastructure systems braced for the worst Computer specialist and grassroots organizer Paloma O'Riley compared the scale and urgency of Y2K prep to telling somebody to change out a rivet on the Golden Gate Bridge.
—Jack Mitchell, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
On campuses from New York to California, students not only buckled down to take finals before winter break but some also braced for possible disruptions to their lives and the possibility of not being able to complete their studies.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Johnson braced lawmakers for the incoming package, particularly conservatives who have called for new spending to be offset with savings.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
European markets were lower on Monday, as traders braced for the final week of central bank action this year and three French media businesses listed in Europe.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
This positive turn of events allowed residents to breathe a sigh of relief after having braced for the worst when the fire ignited amid fierce winds Monday night.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Travel 'strongly discouraged' during ice storm warning Hundreds of thousands of people across Iowa are braced for extremely icy weather as temperatures plummet.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
At exactly noon on New Year’s Day, about 20 people braced their feet against the silty shore of Lake Natoma, hopping and fidgeting to warm themselves.
—Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 1 Jan. 2025
Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on Monday as the government braced for reprisal shootings after an attempt on a gang leader’s life, officials said.
—Reuters, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
Infrastructure systems braced for the worst Computer specialist and grassroots organizer Paloma O'Riley compared the scale and urgency of Y2K prep to telling somebody to change out a rivet on the Golden Gate Bridge.
—Jack Mitchell, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
On campuses from New York to California, students not only buckled down to take finals before winter break but some also braced for possible disruptions to their lives and the possibility of not being able to complete their studies.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Johnson braced lawmakers for the incoming package, particularly conservatives who have called for new spending to be offset with savings.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
European markets were lower on Monday, as traders braced for the final week of central bank action this year and three French media businesses listed in Europe.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
This positive turn of events allowed residents to breathe a sigh of relief after having braced for the worst when the fire ignited amid fierce winds Monday night.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Travel 'strongly discouraged' during ice storm warning Hundreds of thousands of people across Iowa are braced for extremely icy weather as temperatures plummet.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braced
Adjective
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Van Hollen was stopped by armed guards at a military checkpoint earlier on April 17, less than two miles from the notorious prison where the Maryland man is being held.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Courtesy of Netflix Around 5:30 p.m. local time, an armed man dressed in camouflage gear entered the store and took a 44-year-old Bulgarian man hostage while other customers attempted to hide.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in 2019 did not adversely impact on his progress.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Dobbins sustained a knee injury in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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What hope had been fortified in the first half Wednesday had faded by the second.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Regular table salt, on the other hand, is often fortified with iodine, which is essential for thyroid health.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This move has stirred controversy and concern amongst community leaders in New Orleans, a city with a historically high homicide rate.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025
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The dresses, however, have stirred interest.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
WWD,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Heat carried that momentum into the second half, beginning the third quarter on a 26-16 run to extend its lead to 20 points midway through the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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His unwillingness to yield to villains and become crushed by his past is one of the most identifiable traits that has carried the character through years of origin stories.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The article makes one wonder how things in the New World could have been better supported if early seafarers had spent time learning more about the island.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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This seamless process ensures the recipient not only gains insights but also feels supported in understanding what those results mean.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The first direct link between alcohol use and cancer was first established in the late 1980s, and evidence for this link has strengthened over time, according to the report.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Henry strengthened a strength, but where this offense has made its biggest strides is in the passing game.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The second edition of the Grannies International tourney in 2025 looked poised to be even bigger.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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This is not a force poised for victory.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Braced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braced. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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