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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
Known for her daring beauty choices, bleached eyebrows aren't exactly a surprising move for Gaga.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
This isn’t like the climactic part of an adventure story, where purposeful cross-cutting between daring deeds builds suspense.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
Head coach Dan Campbell has built a team that walks into any stadium in the league, puts a chip squarely on his shoulder and dares opponents to knock it off.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
His stylist Felicity Kay clearly understands the necessary balance of feminine and masculine elements to push daring fashion.
—Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
This isn’t like the climactic part of an adventure story, where purposeful cross-cutting between daring deeds builds suspense.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
Head coach Dan Campbell has built a team that walks into any stadium in the league, puts a chip squarely on his shoulder and dares opponents to knock it off.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
His stylist Felicity Kay clearly understands the necessary balance of feminine and masculine elements to push daring fashion.
—Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dare
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dare
Verb
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And the new rules will almost certainly be challenged in court.—
Noam N. Levey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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The puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep players challenged.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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The supernatural encounter forces him to confront deeper truths about urban survival and morality.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2025
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People forced to flee their cars on Sunset Boulevard; sparks whipped by 80-mph winds igniting entire streets; firefighters hastening evacuations and confronting literal walls of flame; the smoking shells of homes and businesses.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The Swiss company’s share price has faced a volatile ride over the past year amid a rejig of its top management and wider fluctuations in the luxury market.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Bondi has also faced scrutiny for her previous lobbying work with Ballard Partners, including for clients such as Republic Services, Amazon and Uber, which have been in the crosshairs of the Justice Department.—
Taylor Giorno,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Dare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dare. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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