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
Christopher Carl, a 29-year-old medical student nearing graduation, was among those who braved the afternoon heat to go cast a ballot.
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From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The warm-up will be welcomed by many New Yorkers who’ve braved an often cold and snowy winter.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Almost metaphorically, while visiting Wales on February 26, Prince William and Kate Middleton braved the rain together.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 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
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
From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The warm-up will be welcomed by many New Yorkers who’ve braved an often cold and snowy winter.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Almost metaphorically, while visiting Wales on February 26, Prince William and Kate Middleton braved the rain together.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 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
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
Verb
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Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with those claims at a White House meeting last year that underlined the strained relationship.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with those claims at a dramatic White House meeting last year that underlined the strained relationship.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Open the door to the Chamber, and you're faced with a sink, a vanity, two wardrobes, and two frosted-glass doors, behind which are a shower and a toilet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The project was revived in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson but faced strong opposition from environmentalists, including Marjorie Harris Carr, the barge canal’s most vocal critic.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Braved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braved. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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