Synonyms

braces

American

[brey-siz] / ˈbreɪ sɪz /

plural noun

Orthodontics. brace.
Chiefly British. suspenders.

braces British

/ ˈbreɪsɪz /

plural noun

US and Canadian word: suspenders. a pair of straps worn over the shoulders by men for holding up the trousers

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Merck announced several merger deals last year as it braces for Keytruda to lose the protection of its main U.S. patent.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harmon frequently treks through the desert, wearing ankle braces and an orange safety vest, chatting with Border Patrol agents who appear to have taken to her.

From Los Angeles Times

He didn’t have any additional braces or wraps on his left leg, but he said he didn’t feel quite 100%.

From Los Angeles Times

Read: Natural-gas prices see ‘historic’ surge as U.S. braces for winter storm.

From MarketWatch

Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a freak heatwave on Tuesday with temperatures set to soar as high as 45C.

From Barron's

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