as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
a nerved and fearless driver of race cars
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as in braced
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
needs to nerve himself for the big game tomorrow
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Recent Examples of nerved
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The latest target is 402 km/h (250 mph), a mind-bending pace on two wheels that requires a special, steely nerved rider.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Mar. 2023
Jessica John gives one of the best performances of her career as the raw-nerved and boldly confrontational Barbara, whose despair leads to her confuse Johnny with Donny after a couple gallon-size jugs of wine.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2022
The result is a work of rare, raw-nerved insight into group therapy and individual trauma, as well as a moving vision of male friendship and strength in the face of evil.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2021
Most of the emotion in the series veers toward the overblown or maudlin, though Winona Ryder (God bless ’er), who plays Will’s jangly nerved mother, Joyce, has at last decided to fully apply her once formidable talent to the role.
—Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 3 July 2019
Putin, a former KGB agent, has ruled Russia as prime minister or president for more than 18 years, and in that time has crafted an image as a steely nerved leader and the man best qualified to rebuild his country after the end of the Soviet Union.
—Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2018
Cynthia Gerber is just right as the fragile-nerved stage manager Poppy.
—Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 15 Apr. 2018
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But what places this film on this list is Byrne’s raw-nerved, aching, anxiously taut performance.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The latest target is 402 km/h (250 mph), a mind-bending pace on two wheels that requires a special, steely nerved rider.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Mar. 2023
Jessica John gives one of the best performances of her career as the raw-nerved and boldly confrontational Barbara, whose despair leads to her confuse Johnny with Donny after a couple gallon-size jugs of wine.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2022
The result is a work of rare, raw-nerved insight into group therapy and individual trauma, as well as a moving vision of male friendship and strength in the face of evil.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2021
Most of the emotion in the series veers toward the overblown or maudlin, though Winona Ryder (God bless ’er), who plays Will’s jangly nerved mother, Joyce, has at last decided to fully apply her once formidable talent to the role.
—Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 3 July 2019
Putin, a former KGB agent, has ruled Russia as prime minister or president for more than 18 years, and in that time has crafted an image as a steely nerved leader and the man best qualified to rebuild his country after the end of the Soviet Union.
—Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2018
Cynthia Gerber is just right as the fragile-nerved stage manager Poppy.
—Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 15 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerved
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Where filmmakers from Germany and around the world present their work freely to our endlessly adventurous audiences.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gabon This is a beach for the adventurous.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs braced against high winds Friday, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph, causing power outages, tree limbs and debris to blow across yards and roads and semitrucks to roll over on highways.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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What happened overnight Escalating hostilities in the Middle East and widening stress on oil shipping and infrastructure have global investors braced for more turbulence when trading resumes.—
Angus Whitley,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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But some brave souls, instead of looking away, step into the fray.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Facebook, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office touted the arrest as a brave win.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cream of Wheat Has More Vitamins and Minerals Cream of wheat is fortified with iron and B vitamins.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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Many options are available, including dairy-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, organic, non-GMO, or fortified with vitamins and minerals.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mark Watney is an astronaut who chose to go to Mars and do a daring thing.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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Armed with beauty, daring, hustle, sheer force of will and unwavering ambition, Undine battles an entrenched elite, fearlessly courting controversy, until love and fortune align.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The program will highlight the courageous and often overlooked women who played vital roles in the fight for independence.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Witness the cliff-diving ceremony at Kaanapali Beach, a tradition that honors the courageous leap made by King Kahekili in the 18th century.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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May, who also pitched for the Minnesota Twins and Mets, remains a prominent — and often fearless — voice in the MLB community as a content creator.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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His innovative and fearless approach to storytelling continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences alike.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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The brand became known for its bold, architectural tailoring and outerwear, hand-produced by a team of women artisans.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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