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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Unspoken fears or doubts shape your expression as Venus confronts Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Abdullah was armed and patrolling the house of worship on a routine Monday morning because leaders of the mosque have long recognized the threat their community confronts due to the rise in hate crimes.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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Today, Ethiopia faces active insurgencies not only in Tigray but Amhara and Oromia too, driven by disputes over autonomy, borders, and ethnic marginalization.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Doubts take hold, and their relationship faces its biggest challenge yet.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Braves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braves. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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