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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
Synonyms


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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

With a full beard, glittering earrings in both ears and braces on his teeth, Wallace is the man on campus.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

As Japan braces for another hot summer, the Tokyo government has encouraged office workers to adopt more casual attire like T-shirts and shorts, instead of suit and ties, because of the heat.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

On a recent summer day at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, students ambled through yawns, braces and acne into their creative writing class.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

He braces my cheeks with both hands and pulls me even closer to him.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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