beard

verb

Definition of beardnext
as in to face
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage a man of integrity who was never afraid to beard the lion in his den

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beard
  1. face
  2. confront
  3. breast
Verb
  • San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky, after losing to the Senators on Saturday, called them the best team his team has faced all season, commending them for being fast, competitive and connected.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Cotton has opposed ending daylight saving for years, arguing that children would head to school before sunrise and commuters could face safety risks during the winter months.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of face
Verb
  • Moreover, even robust Democratic majorities would need to confront the significant divisions that persist — and may be growing — in their ranks.
    — Ron Elving, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Orlando’s response to the displays at the Kia Center showed a willingness to confront hate.
    — Linda Chapin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of confront
Verb
  • The navy blazer is another key item, particularly double breasted with gold buttons.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
  • Place the chicken in front of you, breast up, with the neck pointing away from you.
    — Peter Barrett, Outside Online, 9 June 2025
Definition of breast
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“Beard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beard. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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