Thesaurus results for BRACKETS

brackets 1 of 2

noun

plural of bracket

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one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic they're in the same income bracket

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bracket

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to describe as similar I wouldn't exactly bracket your paintings with those of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci

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contrasts

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Recent Examples of brackets

Noun

Single filers also have fewer tax deductions, including capital gains on the sale of a residence, and their own tax brackets that can push them into higher marginal rates at lower incomes than married couples filing jointly, financial experts said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Researchers used MedUSA and the same material system to produce neutron sensor brackets for Antares Nuclear’s R1 Mark-0 microreactor, which reached criticality at INL in June. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 As the Ramona team moved through the tournament brackets that started with 18 teams to reach the championship game, its confidence and excitement continued to grow. — Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The retailer continues to attract value-seeking consumers across all income brackets, leveraging technology and private label brands. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The league has two divisions (A and B), based on student enrollment counts, and both brackets have North and South regions with eight teams in each. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 The popularity of his Arcadia helped spread both the use of brackets and the perception of their sophistication. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 Data was pulled from BOSS Revolution’s proprietary database, aggregated, and analyzed, covering users from a variety of age groups, income brackets, and geographic locations. — Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Qidi packed the machine extremely well, with thick foam inserts, transport brackets, shipping screws, and enough zip ties to survive a forklift rodeo on the way to my shop. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

The $300,000 to $400,000 range, which brackets the metro’s median price, tends to be moderately competitive. — Allison Palmer updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Using modern game design software, students create different types of video games including arcade, role-playing and first-person shooter games.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
In addition, Flock started requiring users to enter specific case numbers and offense types associated with each search.

— Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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Page compares hair going through a brush the way water moves as a river.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Kuo compares the situation to that of the iPhone X in 2017, where supply constraints linked to new tech like Face ID meant shortages over the holiday season and sky-high costs among retailers.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of compares

Noun

This study found an association between certain BMI categories and lower mortality.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Across all categories, the beds deserve special mention—exceptionally comfortable, with soft bedding and supportive pillows that punch well above the price point.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of categories

Verb

Summary Common perception equates effective leadership with charisma, often ignoring competent but uncharismatic individuals.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of equates

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The number of vehicles on the streets involved in deliveries of all kinds have exploded, and people are crying out for better and clearer regulations to ensure safety.

— Jessica Walker, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
Podcasters and best-selling authors Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur take readers on a wild, world-wide adventure of main events, mostly sports of all kinds.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of kinds

Verb

The integration links creators in Korea and Japan directly to the company’s global development, production and technology teams.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
In addition to asking whether the benefit should be restricted to rural districts, the agency links E-Rate to present-day concerns over screen time.

— Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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