as in confronting
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 braving
Personal effects recovered offered some closure Donnelly, the fire chief, said his priorities were the families, the investigation and the safety of the responders who were braving dangerous temperatures and jet fuel.
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Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
If there is one city in the world renowned for winter and worth braving the cold for, this is it, especially during the famous annual Quebec Winter Carnival, a celebratory institution since 1894, returning for 2026 from February 6-15.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Between the whip lash of braving icy winds and retreating to heat-blasting apartments, nearly every skin type can start to feel off-balance.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
At its core, the après vibe is about staying warm without sacrificing style—and that’s a winter philosophy worth adopting whether you’re headed to the mountains or just braving the chill at home.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Video also shows rescue crews braving blizzard conditions to search for motorists.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2026
Protesters also arrive early, braving the cold to stand across the street from the fenced-in federal compound, which houses an immigration court and government offices.
—Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Everyday Georgians who are still braving freezing temperatures and allegations of violence by the authorities are looking at their peers fighting for democracy in Iran and seeing their own struggle playing out against a corrupt and unpopular regime.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
So, while Monday is all about braving the cold, the next couple of days bring a wetter, but warmer pattern.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
If there is one city in the world renowned for winter and worth braving the cold for, this is it, especially during the famous annual Quebec Winter Carnival, a celebratory institution since 1894, returning for 2026 from February 6-15.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Between the whip lash of braving icy winds and retreating to heat-blasting apartments, nearly every skin type can start to feel off-balance.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
At its core, the après vibe is about staying warm without sacrificing style—and that’s a winter philosophy worth adopting whether you’re headed to the mountains or just braving the chill at home.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Video also shows rescue crews braving blizzard conditions to search for motorists.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2026
Protesters also arrive early, braving the cold to stand across the street from the fenced-in federal compound, which houses an immigration court and government offices.
—Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Everyday Georgians who are still braving freezing temperatures and allegations of violence by the authorities are looking at their peers fighting for democracy in Iran and seeing their own struggle playing out against a corrupt and unpopular regime.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
So, while Monday is all about braving the cold, the next couple of days bring a wetter, but warmer pattern.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braving
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The judge’s order, which barred federal agents from forcefully confronting or detaining lawful observers, has been temporarily paused by an appeals court.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Family law is already confronting AI-human relationships.—
Lori Andrews,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Trump did not say when the conversation with Putin took place, but his comment comes as Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving large parts of the country facing power shortages and outages.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Braving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braving. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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