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  • present tense form of brace (3rd person singular).
  • plural of brace.
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braces

[brey-siz] / ˈbreɪ sɪz /


NOUN
suspenders
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News of Formosa’s death comes as Southern California braces for another week of extreme heat that weather forecasters have predicted will be the hottest yet in this already very hot year.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

"Other common treatments for knee osteoarthritis include strengthening the thigh muscles, using knee braces, taking anti-inflammatory medications, getting cortisone and other injections, and sometimes having knee replacement surgery."

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

The wrist braces resemble the kind sold at a drugstore to help with tendon pain, the only difference being each comes equipped with a 7-pound weight at the end.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

The suit used braces to support the legs, motors to help rotate joints, weight and motion sensors and a battery pack.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Then he takes two steps forward and braces his hands on the edges of Ainsley’s desk.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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