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
According to Annecy Artistic Director, Marcel Jean, the unprecedented weather provoked screening no-shows, as ticket holders proved wary of braving the scorching sun when queueing outside festival venues.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
29 June 2026
The first trailer finds James and Odin not only braving the elements but also facing off against a pack of wild wolves.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Chiwetel Ejiofor plays an embittered furniture store owner who discovers a passage into the mundane alt-space, eventually drawing two young employees and his therapist, played by fellow Oscar nominee Renate Reinsve, into also braving its potential dangers.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
As the moon and Mercury harmonize, braving depth delivers a breakthrough.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
The intention was to keep you all engaged, to ensure the game always felt fresh, and to give you reasons to keep braving topside.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
When the center-field video board showed the announcement, loud boos rang out from the sparse crowd braving elements.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Skyline’s fame is well-earned, though, and worth braving the crowds.
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
In Athens, History Shapes the Future After hovering for a millennium at the crossroads of past and present and braving a series of recent crises, the ancient metropolis is ascendant once again.
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Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
29 June 2026
The first trailer finds James and Odin not only braving the elements but also facing off against a pack of wild wolves.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Chiwetel Ejiofor plays an embittered furniture store owner who discovers a passage into the mundane alt-space, eventually drawing two young employees and his therapist, played by fellow Oscar nominee Renate Reinsve, into also braving its potential dangers.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
As the moon and Mercury harmonize, braving depth delivers a breakthrough.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
The intention was to keep you all engaged, to ensure the game always felt fresh, and to give you reasons to keep braving topside.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
When the center-field video board showed the announcement, loud boos rang out from the sparse crowd braving elements.
—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Skyline’s fame is well-earned, though, and worth braving the crowds.
—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
In Athens, History Shapes the Future After hovering for a millennium at the crossroads of past and present and braving a series of recent crises, the ancient metropolis is ascendant once again.
—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braving
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Cell phone video shows the woman confronting longtime street vendor Arabelia Martinez at her hot dog cart at Figueroa and 7th Streets.
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While immigration becomes increasingly polarizing in the United States and Europe, Africa's leading economy is also confronting the issue.
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While portals offer a vital communication channel for patients facing long appointment wait times, the cognitive load on physicians is immense.
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The Education Department’s civil rights office had long been the last resort for parents who believe their child is facing discrimination at school, with a mandate to review all complaints.
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“Braving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braving. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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