as in bushes
a thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush
built a small shelter in the brake to watch for deer
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as in slows
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
braked the car sharply when someone pulled out in front of us
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Recent Examples of brakes
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Police say Singh never hit the brakes before slamming into the traffic jam, citing toxicology tests that confirmed impairment.
—Jasmine Baehr , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
My brain has always felt like a Ferrari with bicycle brakes — powerful, but hard to control.
—Paris Hilton, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
David Johnston, vice president of the Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association, is tapping the brakes on mass reshoring talk, too.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Never use the brakes suddenly because this may cause the car to skid.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
The transmission is automatic; the brakes and suspension have also been upgraded.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Alonso's startling radio reaction made news after the brakes on Hamilton's SF-25 F1 car had failed in the last few laps of the race.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Police say Singh never hit the brakes before slamming into the traffic jam, citing toxicology tests that confirmed impairment.
—Jasmine Baehr , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
My brain has always felt like a Ferrari with bicycle brakes — powerful, but hard to control.
—Paris Hilton, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
David Johnston, vice president of the Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association, is tapping the brakes on mass reshoring talk, too.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Never use the brakes suddenly because this may cause the car to skid.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
The transmission is automatic; the brakes and suspension have also been upgraded.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Alonso's startling radio reaction made news after the brakes on Hamilton's SF-25 F1 car had failed in the last few laps of the race.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brakes
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Raising rates, or keeping them higher for longer, on the other hand, slows spending to keep inflation in check.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The compound 1,8-cineole, however, boosted IFN in a different way, by turning off a gene (TIPARP) that normally slows down this immune response.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Gardens at Lake Merritt were built in the 1950s and feature 7 acres of idyllic water-and-forested space including bonsai and rhododendron groves.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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By late September, the aspen groves in and around the city turn luminous gold, making hikes at Mount Falcon, Red Rocks Park, or along the Cherry Creek Trail feel downright cinematic.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Stephens said there were signs of a struggle, and Thomas' body had been dragged about 180 feet into the woods.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
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The space is designed with midcentury modern details, featuring clean lines, pale woods and golden accents.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Limoges is thick with forests and fresh waterways, ideal for producing fine porcelain.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Brakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brakes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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