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
People braved a cool drizzle to gather at Kansas City’s Ilus Davis Park outside City Hall Thursday evening to remember Good.
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Kendrick Calfee
january 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Dozens of people braved freezing rain last night at the somber site of a makeshift memorial for Renee Nicole Good, 37, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
While it isn’t known which cave the astronauts braved, the CNSA notes the system was located somewhere in the Wulong District of Chongqing.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 8, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
The couple braved a 30-minute hike to get married at the picturesque spot in Banff National Park, according to AccuWeather.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Thousands of Chicagoans braved the cold to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the corner of Wacker and Franklin in the Loop and were treated to fireworks, musical performances and a countdown to midnight projected on the Merchandise Mart.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Crowds of people apparently duped by misleading social media posts braved the cold for a New Year’s Eve fireworks show at New York’s Brooklyn Bridge.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Thousands braved the chilly water to kick off the new year with a Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool.
—Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Heidi Klum braved the inclement weather in New York to ring in Halloween.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Kendrick Calfee
january 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Dozens of people braved freezing rain last night at the somber site of a makeshift memorial for Renee Nicole Good, 37, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
While it isn’t known which cave the astronauts braved, the CNSA notes the system was located somewhere in the Wulong District of Chongqing.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 8, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
The couple braved a 30-minute hike to get married at the picturesque spot in Banff National Park, according to AccuWeather.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Thousands of Chicagoans braved the cold to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the corner of Wacker and Franklin in the Loop and were treated to fireworks, musical performances and a countdown to midnight projected on the Merchandise Mart.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Crowds of people apparently duped by misleading social media posts braved the cold for a New Year’s Eve fireworks show at New York’s Brooklyn Bridge.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Thousands braved the chilly water to kick off the new year with a Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool.
—Staff Photographer, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Heidi Klum braved the inclement weather in New York to ring in Halloween.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braved
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Bethell has already faced more balls in this single innings than Ben Duckett has confronted through the entire series, and eclipsed the total runs scored by Ollie Pope, the man preferred ahead of him until Melbourne, across three matches in this knock alone.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The employee confronted the two suspects, and a struggle ensued, leading to the shooting, Olson said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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This was the third time Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes faced his two younger brothers, Devils center Jack Hughes and defenseman Luke Hughes, in an NHL game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Johnson faced a series of unfortunate events during his time searching for a solution — including shutting off his gas service just before Christmas so the lines under his home would not be damaged.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Braved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braved. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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