braves

VERB

endure bad situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confront defy go through withstand

STRONG

bear beard challenge court dare face risk suffer support venture

WEAK

face off fly in the face of outdare stand up to take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

surrender yield

STRONG

refuse reject

WEAK

break down capitulate complain dodge fear give up hide run away skip

Example Sentences

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I was an outfielder in the Braves Minor League system until I was brought up to the majors on Sept. 7, 1968.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A walk gave the Braves two runners aboard with none out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

He struck out 14 and gave up one hit to lead the Braves to a 2-0 win over Norco and a second consecutive Division 1 title.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Plus, the $313 million injury bug infesting the NBA playoffs, Ted Turner’s day managing the Braves and Jason Gay.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“My sorority sister invited me to visit. We’ll probably go to a cookout, maybe a movie. She’s a die-hard Braves fan, but I’m not about to let her drag me to a game.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson