BRACE Synonyms: 220 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of brace

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

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 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

Messi, De Paul, Suarez and Sergio Reguilon scored in that game and Emilio Aristizabal had a brace for Toronto. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 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

Still, this means consumers should brace for higher laptop prices, especially when looking for budget-friendly models. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 Others have been bracing for years about growing scrutiny over inclusion initiatives. — Scott M. Curran, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brace

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Noun

Yet, earlier this month, I, my fellow editors and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel were informed that support for the Arctic Report Card — our flagship annual report since 2006 — is canceled.

— Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Golday already knows two defensive positions and pairs his flexibility with outstanding special teams ability.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Rod Patrick, known for its wide spectrum of available sizes among the 15,000 pairs of in-stock boots, sells premium and bespoke boots to a discerning client who appreciates attentive service.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Chan’s parents always treated their back pain from laborious food industry jobs with acupuncture and cupping, the practice of using cups or suction on the skin to stimulate blood flow and the flow of chi, or energy.

— Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Featured in over-the-counter topical products, the vitamin A derivative is found ubiquitously in anti-aging skin-care products, selected for its ability to increase cell turnover and stimulate collagen.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of stimulate

Verb

Japan in recent years has fortified its southwestern region with longer range missiles and interceptors.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Defensively, the return of Daley and Wyatt fortifies a line that already had two other starters back in Mario Landino and Tyrique Tucker.

— Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of fortify

Noun

The approach uses adversarial inverse reinforcement learning (AIRL) to learn walking strategies from stick insects.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Two police unions, the Sindicato Unificado de Policia and Confederacion Espanola de Policia, requested extensive reinforcements from the mainland.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reinforcement

Noun

How happy couples avoid this fight Healthy couples absolutely still notice when things are lopsided.

— Mark Travers, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Outdoor bars and tents are being set up for the crowds expected for the bull-riding event that evening, and couples of all ages hold hands and wander the brick streets.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

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