BRAVED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

braved

verb

past tense of brave

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 The family was among those who braved the cold to take a short walk on a chilly morning. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Several kids braved the 37-foot-tall slide, their screams echoing from inside the metal tube before popping out (usually with a smile). — Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 More than 500 people braved the brisk Sunday morning for the potluck framed by colorful balloons and red autumn leaves against a blue sky. — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026 Fans who braved the stormy weather caused by Hurricane Isaias rained down boos as Atlanta United picked up another loss, this time to FC Cincinnati 3-1 on Saturday night. — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Attendees braved near-record hot weather for much of the festival. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Seniors braved the heat to boogie during the Oakland Zoo’s 23rd annual Healthy Living Festival on Thursday. — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 Almost every fan inside the 72,000-capacity Arrowhead Stadium who braved the extreme heat went home happy after the team outclassed Denver 31-10. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 The Trojans shut out Fresno State, 39-0, rewarding the crowd that had braved Labor Day weekend traffic and chose college football over baseball – and maybe attempting to stick it to their critics in the process. — Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2026

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Unlike the gangs Bukele confronted in El Salvador, Haiti’s criminal groups have developed extensive defenses, access to increasingly sophisticated weapons and have shown the ability to quickly replenish their ranks.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
The main problem facing Healey is the same as that which confronted his predecessor Rachel Reeves, who was Chancellor after Labour returned to power in a landslide election victory — the country's debt mountain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

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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
Provided by Hailey Gibbons Women have faced resistance from the military community in serving in combat roles and trying out for special operations, and that's still the case.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

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