as in confronts
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 braves
In Québec, no one braves the cold without a hat, and this cashmere beanie keeps you warm while adding a touch of understated elegance.
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Caitlin Palumbo,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
Kim Kardashian braves the New York winter chill with her plush SKIMS jacket while out and about in the city.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
Caitlin Palumbo,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
Kim Kardashian braves the New York winter chill with her plush SKIMS jacket while out and about in the city.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braves
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While celebrating this enduring model, the nation confronts serious challenges and concerning efforts to suppress civic groups.
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When ambitious young athlete Jamal (Stenline) enters her life and confronts the dangerous world around her, everything fractures.
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On Monday, McFarlane and two friends were outside the fencing, leaning against the metal barriers in front of the Department of Agriculture, which faces the National Mall.
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Look at the racial hostility that Caitlin Clark faces from Black players and media members on a nightly basis.
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“Braves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braves. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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