BRAKES Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

brakes 1 of 2

noun

plural of brake

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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2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of brake

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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Nor did Governor Shin Hyun Song rule out another tap of the brakes in the months ahead. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Is this the moment to hit the brakes, in response to an obviously flawed inflation measure? — George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Ecopsychologists have shown that the practice of gratitude puts brakes on hyper-consumption. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 The derby has a few rules relating to helmets, safety training, and brakes. — Deena Prichep, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 Features like reliable brakes and quality tires build confidence as skills progress. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 That includes carbon-ceramic brakes, standard Magnetic Ride Control suspension, and even optional carbon fiber wheels, all wrapped by the widebody shape that gives the Grand Sport and Grand Sport X a more aggressive look than the base Stingray. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 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, 15 July 2026 The Texas case made its way to the US Supreme Court, which ruled in Texas's favor in late June 2025, putting the brakes on the other cases. — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

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Mansour persevered, turning out bright canvases of olive groves and peasants that brought to mind his former home and were well received.

— News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026
The rest of the property is given over to landscaped Mediterranean gardens and olive and almond groves, with views toward the Tramuntana Mountains.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

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While the settlement may put Meta investors' minds at ease for now, while setting a perhaps reassuring precedent for the rest of social media, analysts don't think the Mark Zuckerberg company is completely out of the legal woods.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
The father-daughter duo has set up shop ensconced in the woods, herding donkeys and so far evading the violence closing in on them from the outside.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026

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