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.
—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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The dinner scene with Niall’s mum, Lori (Neve McIntosh), and Ruben’s mum, Maura (Marianne McIvor) — when Joanna confronts them over Ruben’s behaviour — is both chilling and cathartic.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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During a particularly tense visit to his Florida home in her early 20s, Konkle confronts her dad about being inappropriate with her and other female friends.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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Jenkinson, who faces two counts, is accused of threatening Andrew on Wednesday and another man on Tuesday.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Price, who has represented the district since 2013, faces a dozen felony charges, including grand theft by embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest and perjury.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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“Braves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braves. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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