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
Knicks fans braved the extra security and long lines to fill out MSG before tipoff.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Lyra braved the waterslide to enter, which had an exciting eight-foot drop into the sea.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
There were no tickets sold, but 2,285 spectators (partners, family and friends) and 300 social-media influencers braved the 92-degree heat.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Seriously though, had amfAR been held earlier in the week, form-figure wearing fashion models would have braved fierce frigid weather on par with a November Kennebunkport, ME.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 May 2026
New Yorkers braved the unfavorable weather conditions on Thursday to gather outside the Ed Sullivan Theater as Stephen Colbert prepared to host his final episode of the iconic CBS show, which premiered in 1993 with David Letterman at the helm.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Families bundled up in hoodies and blankets to watch from the beach as surfers in several categories braved the cold water.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
While the Guide Mobi braved the rain for a test delivery, the Swake tricycles can’t run in such conditions.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
For the handful of hardy fans who braved the torrential rain to watch the team at open training, there is little doubt in her abilities.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026
Lyra braved the waterslide to enter, which had an exciting eight-foot drop into the sea.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
There were no tickets sold, but 2,285 spectators (partners, family and friends) and 300 social-media influencers braved the 92-degree heat.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Seriously though, had amfAR been held earlier in the week, form-figure wearing fashion models would have braved fierce frigid weather on par with a November Kennebunkport, ME.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 May 2026
New Yorkers braved the unfavorable weather conditions on Thursday to gather outside the Ed Sullivan Theater as Stephen Colbert prepared to host his final episode of the iconic CBS show, which premiered in 1993 with David Letterman at the helm.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Families bundled up in hoodies and blankets to watch from the beach as surfers in several categories braved the cold water.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
While the Guide Mobi braved the rain for a test delivery, the Swake tricycles can’t run in such conditions.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
For the handful of hardy fans who braved the torrential rain to watch the team at open training, there is little doubt in her abilities.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braved
Verb
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Bilton’s arrival was immediately met with internal pushback from Pelley, who confronted the new boss during a heated all-hands meeting on Monday.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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Once inside, deputies said, the man confronted the two women who were working at the time, pulled out a handgun and demanded access to the store's safe.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Those who declined frequently faced intense criticism from media outlets and activists.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Putin has increasingly faced setbacks on the battlefield as a Ukrainian drone strike campaign disrupts critical logistics routes and public support at home wanes.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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“Braved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braved. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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