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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
every day the old fisherman dared the elements to make his meager living
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Recent Examples of dare
No progressive with a heart would dare suggest a thing, even if it could be done.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Young seals typically remain until April, still creating a din, making increasingly daring forays into the ocean.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump attacks the courts by threatening sanctions against lawyers who dare oppose him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
By the very nature of its form and creation, the film represents, and dares to imagine, a more peaceful future.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Young seals typically remain until April, still creating a din, making increasingly daring forays into the ocean.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump attacks the courts by threatening sanctions against lawyers who dare oppose him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
By the very nature of its form and creation, the film represents, and dares to imagine, a more peaceful future.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dare
Verb
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Spoelstra unsuccessfully challenged that second Adebayo foul, left without a challenge the balance of the night.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Our stories are sharp, fearless, and unafraid to challenge convention.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Shortly before his death, A.B. confronted Lilly in his office and threatened to expose her for misappropriating funds, illegally securing contracts, trading favors with different vendors and sneaking individuals into the White House.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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We are increasingly confronted with insurmountable global challenges, conflicts that defy easy solutions, and systemic injustices woven into society's fabric.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Salvadoran-Croatian pair have a 17-5 record this season and will face sixth seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool of Great Britain in the championship match.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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Brownlee faces a minimum sentence of 35 years to life in prison and will be sentenced in July, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Dare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dare. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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