as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
completing the survival course is largely a matter of one's willingness to outbrave both the elements and the specter of total isolation
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This could look like confronting jealousy in a relationship, realizing a friendship has turned competitive or renegotiating a partnership where one person holds the reins.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
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But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it, confronting family, identity, and a relationship that becomes life-or-death.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the candy bowls linger from Halloween and holiday treats start to roll in, your teeth face a marathon of sugar exposure.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since then, her adventures have looked a bit different than braving the wild in Fiji.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Percy, Annabeth and Percy’s half brother Tyson (Daniel Diemer) will have to brave the Sea of Monsters in order to save their camp and their friend.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Outbrave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outbrave. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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