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braces

American  
[brey-siz] / ˈbreɪ sɪz /

plural noun

  1. Orthodontics. brace.

  2. Chiefly British. suspenders.

braces British  
/ ˈbreɪsɪz /

plural noun

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

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A series of yellow wind and snow warnings are set to take effect on Saturday afternoon as the country braces for a blustery Easter weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

A new large-scale analysis has identified knee braces, water therapy, and exercise as the most effective non-drug options for managing knee osteoarthritis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

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 • Feb. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Colorful rubber bands woven over metal braces covered her teeth.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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