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
Sometimes, that means embracing your natural texture, avoiding heat damage, and braving the outside world!
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
That would encourage insurers to re-enter the region and bring premiums down to a manageable level, mitigating the financial risks of braving the waterway.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Presidents Day holiday brought a full house to Southern-style brunch spot Gritz N’ Wafflez in Koreatown, with diners braving the rain to join a growing waitlist.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
On the East Coast, my friend and ace apparel tester Kristie has been braving the cold of a New Hampshire winter for her runs.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
The winter sky is filled with astronomical wonders that are worth braving the cold to see.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Spring sport regular seasons got started this week with tennis teams braving the chilly weather.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
In a video posted on her Instagram Stories, Dunne was spotted in the right-handed batter’s box braving some pitches by Skenes, who can hit triple digits with his fastball at a whim.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts converged on the grounds of the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster on Saturday, braving the cold, windy weather to partake in some outdoor fun at the Carroll District of the Boy Scouts of America’s annual Klondike Derby.
—Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
That would encourage insurers to re-enter the region and bring premiums down to a manageable level, mitigating the financial risks of braving the waterway.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The Presidents Day holiday brought a full house to Southern-style brunch spot Gritz N’ Wafflez in Koreatown, with diners braving the rain to join a growing waitlist.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
On the East Coast, my friend and ace apparel tester Kristie has been braving the cold of a New Hampshire winter for her runs.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
The winter sky is filled with astronomical wonders that are worth braving the cold to see.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Spring sport regular seasons got started this week with tennis teams braving the chilly weather.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
In a video posted on her Instagram Stories, Dunne was spotted in the right-handed batter’s box braving some pitches by Skenes, who can hit triple digits with his fastball at a whim.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts converged on the grounds of the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster on Saturday, braving the cold, windy weather to partake in some outdoor fun at the Carroll District of the Boy Scouts of America’s annual Klondike Derby.
—Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braving
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In the video, obtained by local outlet WMBB, Littrell, 51, is seen confronting the beachgoer, identified by the outlet as Kyle Gallagher.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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James Baldwin's insight emphasizes the necessity of confronting issues like prejudice and bullying, which require ongoing leadership action; in a video lesson, Kim Scott offers practical strategies to foster respectful team culture and effectively address harmful behaviors.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department Police said that a 28-year-old man from Rankin will be facing multiple charges in connection with the drug bust.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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One of the biggest issues facing Wall Street and the nation recently is how long the rampant enthusiasm over artificial intelligence will last.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Braving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braving. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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