as in confronts
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 braves
In Québec, no one braves the cold without a hat, and this cashmere beanie keeps you warm while adding a touch of understated elegance.
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Caitlin Palumbo,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
Kim Kardashian braves the New York winter chill with her plush SKIMS jacket while out and about in the city.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
Caitlin Palumbo,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
Kim Kardashian braves the New York winter chill with her plush SKIMS jacket while out and about in the city.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braves
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Confidence wavers when the sun confronts Neptune.
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Based on the popular Quebec comic book created by Samuel Parent and commissioned by and produced in collaboration with Télé-Québec, the series, aimed at 6 to 9-year-olds, follows the adventures of a fearless kid who confronts monsters that haunt children in the darkness of night.
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Saturday is a Gridlock Alert Day in New York City as Panama faces England in the FIFA Men's World Cup in New Jersey.
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Ultimately, healthcare faces crucial decisions regarding computing power, which is becoming as vital as electricity for modern medicine.
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“Braves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braves. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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