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
Almost metaphorically, while visiting Wales on February 26, Prince William and Kate Middleton braved the rain together.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Another 370 supporters and allies from East Brooklyn Congregations, Queens Power, and Manhattan Together, along with observers from Maryland, Maine, and New Jersey, braved the cold and traffic to join us.
—Eileen Torres, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
People out on the streets were mostly workers clearing snow, but a few folks braved the blizzard conditions.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
On a cold February night in Chicago, dozens of people braved the frigid temperatures to sleep outside on Friday night to raise awareness and support for the city's homeless population.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
For the supporters who have braved the cold since early December, safety on Archer is not an abstract issue.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Investors who braved the risks and stayed disciplined were rewarded in part because they were paid to bear them.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Speaking through tears Saturday, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, the group’s soft-spoken leader, thanked supporters who braved a downpour.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
The Milano Ice Skating Arena was packed with skating fans who braved the crowded 40-minute metro ride from central Milan to watch the short program of the 2026 Winter Olympics’ men’s figure skating competition.
—Alice Park, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Another 370 supporters and allies from East Brooklyn Congregations, Queens Power, and Manhattan Together, along with observers from Maryland, Maine, and New Jersey, braved the cold and traffic to join us.
—Eileen Torres, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
People out on the streets were mostly workers clearing snow, but a few folks braved the blizzard conditions.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
On a cold February night in Chicago, dozens of people braved the frigid temperatures to sleep outside on Friday night to raise awareness and support for the city's homeless population.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
For the supporters who have braved the cold since early December, safety on Archer is not an abstract issue.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Investors who braved the risks and stayed disciplined were rewarded in part because they were paid to bear them.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Speaking through tears Saturday, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, the group’s soft-spoken leader, thanked supporters who braved a downpour.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
The Milano Ice Skating Arena was packed with skating fans who braved the crowded 40-minute metro ride from central Milan to watch the short program of the 2026 Winter Olympics’ men’s figure skating competition.
—Alice Park, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braved
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Advertisement The stakes were incredibly high as both parties confronted questions about identity, Trumpism, Texas’ soul, and, yes, electability.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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The prosecutor alleged that Abril confronted the couple, at which point James MacEgan was shot and killed, before Abril grabbed MacEgan’s wife and pulled her into the creek.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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In 2015, President Barack Obama launched the MyRA program (for My Retirement Account), but eligible workers faced barriers like the surprisingly difficult act of enrolling.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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After that, Daley never got less than 60% of the vote or faced a strenuous challenge.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Braved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braved. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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