as in confronted
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 braved
Fans who braved the snow outside were rewarded by a 23-second burst where Vladimir Tarasenko scored his 17th and 18th goals of the season.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Amid a backdrop of heightened political stakes, thousands of people of all backgrounds braved the rain Sunday to loudly celebrate Latino and Hispanic culture at the Calle Ocho Music Festival in the heart of Little Havana.
—Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Travelers who have braved the buffet at 9 in the morning have likely had to dodge busy foot traffic while browsing selections.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Rohan braved the trip into Soho today.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Christopher Carl, a 29-year-old medical student nearing graduation, was among those who braved the afternoon heat to go cast a ballot.
—From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The warm-up will be welcomed by many New Yorkers who’ve braved an often cold and snowy winter.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Almost metaphorically, while visiting Wales on February 26, Prince William and Kate Middleton braved the rain together.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
People out on the streets were mostly workers clearing snow, but a few folks braved the blizzard conditions.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Amid a backdrop of heightened political stakes, thousands of people of all backgrounds braved the rain Sunday to loudly celebrate Latino and Hispanic culture at the Calle Ocho Music Festival in the heart of Little Havana.
—Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Travelers who have braved the buffet at 9 in the morning have likely had to dodge busy foot traffic while browsing selections.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Rohan braved the trip into Soho today.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Christopher Carl, a 29-year-old medical student nearing graduation, was among those who braved the afternoon heat to go cast a ballot.
—From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The warm-up will be welcomed by many New Yorkers who’ve braved an often cold and snowy winter.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Almost metaphorically, while visiting Wales on February 26, Prince William and Kate Middleton braved the rain together.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
People out on the streets were mostly workers clearing snow, but a few folks braved the blizzard conditions.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braved
Verb
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Investigators said Harrison, who was seated in the front passenger seat, exited the vehicle and confronted Dundas, who was sitting in the back seat.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the 1979 gas shortage, an attendant at a busy San Bernardino gas station was confronted by an armed man demanding money.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sable has faced particular backlash over its efforts to restart a pipeline that ruptured in 2015, causing one of the biggest oil spills in state history.—
Clara Harter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The steep fee, enacted in 2015 due to surging demand among American expatriates seeking to avoid new tax reporting requirements, faced fierce opposition.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Braved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braved. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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