as in confronted
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade
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Recent Examples of braved
Deadline visited the set in July 2024 as the cast and crew braved blasting sun and temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in northern Jordan, shooting the scenes in which British forces terrorized villages suspected of being involved in militant activities.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
In July 2024, Kinley Ragan braved summer temperatures as she and a volunteer hiked through mountains in southern Arizona, checking on field cameras installed earlier in the year.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In The Streets During Storm Filomena’s historic snowfall, photographers braved the cold in Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain, to capture a once-in-a-lifetime scene.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Texans braved an eventful week during their stay in Illinois.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The following year, Taylor and Travis even braved the Coachella crowd (and Teresa Giudice) to watch Ice Spice’s performance.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
The Voting Rights Act turns 60 Six decades ago, civil rights activists braved violence to mobilize Black people to register and vote.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
In July 2024, Kinley Ragan braved summer temperatures as she and a volunteer hiked through mountains in southern Arizona, checking on field cameras installed earlier in the year.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In The Streets During Storm Filomena’s historic snowfall, photographers braved the cold in Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain, to capture a once-in-a-lifetime scene.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Texans braved an eventful week during their stay in Illinois.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The following year, Taylor and Travis even braved the Coachella crowd (and Teresa Giudice) to watch Ice Spice’s performance.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
The Voting Rights Act turns 60 Six decades ago, civil rights activists braved violence to mobilize Black people to register and vote.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braved
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Tensions rose when 51-year-old Alfonso Ayala confronted Wilson, sparking a heated exchange that quickly turned physical, the station reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, there are straightforward ways to reduce your chances of being confronted with violent or disturbing videos.—
Annie Margaret,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This operation faced some challenges due to warmer weather and lower relative humidity.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Braved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braved. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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