as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
a nerved and fearless driver of race cars
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as in braced
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
needs to nerve himself for the big game tomorrow
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Recent Examples of nerved
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
The latest target is 402 km/h (250 mph), a mind-bending pace on two wheels that requires a special, steely nerved rider.
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IEEE Spectrum,
30 Mar. 2023
Jessica John gives one of the best performances of her career as the raw-nerved and boldly confrontational Barbara, whose despair leads to her confuse Johnny with Donny after a couple gallon-size jugs of wine.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Nov. 2022
The result is a work of rare, raw-nerved insight into group therapy and individual trauma, as well as a moving vision of male friendship and strength in the face of evil.
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Los Angeles Times,
9 Nov. 2021
Most of the emotion in the series veers toward the overblown or maudlin, though Winona Ryder (God bless ’er), who plays Will’s jangly nerved mother, Joyce, has at last decided to fully apply her once formidable talent to the role.
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Hank Stuever,
Washington Post,
3 July 2019
Putin, a former KGB agent, has ruled Russia as prime minister or president for more than 18 years, and in that time has crafted an image as a steely nerved leader and the man best qualified to rebuild his country after the end of the Soviet Union.
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Andrew E. Kramer,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 May 2018
Cynthia Gerber is just right as the fragile-nerved stage manager Poppy.
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Pam Kragen,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
15 Apr. 2018
Adjective
But what places this film on this list is Byrne’s raw-nerved, aching, anxiously taut performance.
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Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
The latest target is 402 km/h (250 mph), a mind-bending pace on two wheels that requires a special, steely nerved rider.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Mar. 2023
Jessica John gives one of the best performances of her career as the raw-nerved and boldly confrontational Barbara, whose despair leads to her confuse Johnny with Donny after a couple gallon-size jugs of wine.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Nov. 2022
The result is a work of rare, raw-nerved insight into group therapy and individual trauma, as well as a moving vision of male friendship and strength in the face of evil.
—
Los Angeles Times,
9 Nov. 2021
Most of the emotion in the series veers toward the overblown or maudlin, though Winona Ryder (God bless ’er), who plays Will’s jangly nerved mother, Joyce, has at last decided to fully apply her once formidable talent to the role.
—
Hank Stuever,
Washington Post,
3 July 2019
Putin, a former KGB agent, has ruled Russia as prime minister or president for more than 18 years, and in that time has crafted an image as a steely nerved leader and the man best qualified to rebuild his country after the end of the Soviet Union.
—
Andrew E. Kramer,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 May 2018
Cynthia Gerber is just right as the fragile-nerved stage manager Poppy.
—
Pam Kragen,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
15 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerved
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.
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Mixing materials like lace, cotton, and more adventurous fabrics like leather within the same color family adds visual interest without losing the cohesive vibe.
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West Ham are braced for offers for promising midfielder Kante.
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Russia has been using long-range missiles and drones to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.
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Its easy sextile to healing Chiron in your 7th House of Partnership supports brave conversations that make room for depth with grace.
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Austin Nieves, a recent transplant to the area and the man who had brought this brave group together, broke the strained silence by handing out beers.
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The Russians have hastily re-fortified the city with new air defence towers, each with a mobile Pantsir anti-aircraft vehicle hoisted on to it.
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Catalyzed by the work of the Kansas City Sports Commission, fortified later by the arrival of the KC Current and, ultimately, the work of KC2026, the improbable came to pass.
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His latest heist was especially daring, at challenge used to one of the best catchers in the game at eliminating runners.
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The bold and daring hero, who leads the battle for justice, is seen for his passion and wisdom.
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Although Argentina recovered from the defeat and reached the final, the Cameroon team’s courageous performance has become the stuff of World Cup legend.
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.
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From concept to execution, this fearless athlete will push herself to the limit with a record-setting stunt that no high diver has ever attempted.
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Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful.
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Below are five bold predictions about what the world of artificial intelligence will look like in the year 2030.
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Pheromone perfume has flooded social media feeds with bold claims about boosting attraction, but the science behind these scented sprays is murkier than the marketing suggests.
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