as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
a chilly but bracing day
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as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the pep talk braced the team up for the second half
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as in sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
several boards braced the wall
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as in fortifying
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
she braced herself for the job interview
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Recent Examples of bracing
Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
Here is a clear-eyed survey of what ails ocean life, shaped by Scales’s own experience and a bracing look at what’s being done.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2024
James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Residents across nine states are bracing themselves for heavy snow, high winds, and icy roads, with winter weather advisories now in place up until Friday evening.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The differences between what the proofs indicate Goya originally intended and what finally appeared in the bracing first edition, which wasn’t printed until 35 years after his death, can surprise.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
Here is a clear-eyed survey of what ails ocean life, shaped by Scales’s own experience and a bracing look at what’s being done.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2024
Verb
Millions of Americans are bracing for snowstorms as the upper Midwest and northern Great Plains continue to face severe winter weather.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Residents across nine states are bracing themselves for heavy snow, high winds, and icy roads, with winter weather advisories now in place up until Friday evening.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracing
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Sparkling water, also called carbonated, fizzy, or bubbly water, is the general term for water infused with carbon dioxide gas, creating refreshing bubbles.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Drink Simple has a refreshing line of sparkling maple water flavors, such as orange cream, cherry cola and raspberry lemon.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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One side of the cloth is made with textured microfiber, which massages the skin while stimulating blood flow.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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These blood tests might include a complete blood count; a metabolic panel; and tests for fasting blood glucose, thyroid stimulating hormone, and vitamin B12 levels.Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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By balancing autonomy with unified oversight, franchise owners can effectively manage diverse brands, maximizing profitability and sustaining growth across various sectors.Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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After sustaining an injury on New Year’s Eve, Max decides to change her life.Sally Tamarkin, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
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With travelers increasingly seeking restorative experiences, Réveillon Carneiros answers that call.Corein Carter, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here’s why trying to get all your rest in condensed chunks is actually counterproductive, plus how to make both your breaks and your everyday life more restorative.Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sauté onions, garlic, and more fresh sage, add a bit of flour to create the base of the roux, then whisk in chicken broth and cream before stirring in the spinach ravioli and topping with the grated cheese.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Carissa may not travel terribly far in the course of the film, but her awareness of her existing world expands considerably, which makes for a more delicately stirring arc than expected in a coming-of-age tale of this variety.Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Just beyond the crowds of Urbanites packed at the makeshift stage were travelers going about their business, pumping gas into their SUVs and RVs and carrying armloads of brisket sandwiches to their cars.Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
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For over a decade now, brothers Alex and Eric Smith, who helm the group, have been carrying the torch of their grandfather, John Paterakis, who went from running a one-shop bakery to building a large commercial baking company (H & S Bakery).Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In addition to strengthening bones, vitamin D and calcium are necessary for muscle and brain function.Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reports indicate that Russia is , shifting its focus toward strengthening ties with allies in the Maghreb and northeastern Africa to provide a supply line into the landlocked African nations and sustain its regional influence.Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, all of these options should provide instant hydration—locking in moisture and supporting skin barrier repair.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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To foster that kind of deep inclusion, companies often try to create a warm and welcoming culture, perhaps by supporting employee resource groups or sponsoring company events such as happy hours and team offsites.Gregg Muragishi, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Bracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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