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as in challenged
to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat
I dare you to repeat that to my face! he dared his friend to race to the end of the block
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as in confronted
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 dared
The brutal crackdown extinguished the rebellion and also served as a warning to anyone else who dared challenge his authority.
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Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
Four years ago, roughly 20 freshmen on an overmatched varsity team promised to be different and dared to dream of winning a state championship.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Sleeping in parliament Meanwhile, many lawmakers haven’t dared leave the parliament building – including opposition member Kang Sun-woo, who has been there since Tuesday night.
—Ivan Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Connecting every school to the Internet is a monumental challenge that until recently no one had dared to tackle—in part because not all countries can even pin down the location of all their schools.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2024
Its creator, armed with a typewriter and unyielding resolve, dared to challenge conventions and left us with stories that continue to guide us through the dimension of imagination.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The finish, though, was still unwritten for the rivals, clinging to hope of a sixth win and bowl eligibility when Riley dared to dial up a trick play midway through the fourth quarter.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
In my experience, those who dared to step out of their comfort zones and strategically invested in AI saw remarkable results.
—Andy Kaiser, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Even local state news dared to criticize Putin’s response.
—Peter Pomerantsev, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
Four years ago, roughly 20 freshmen on an overmatched varsity team promised to be different and dared to dream of winning a state championship.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Sleeping in parliament Meanwhile, many lawmakers haven’t dared leave the parliament building – including opposition member Kang Sun-woo, who has been there since Tuesday night.
—Ivan Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Connecting every school to the Internet is a monumental challenge that until recently no one had dared to tackle—in part because not all countries can even pin down the location of all their schools.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2024
Its creator, armed with a typewriter and unyielding resolve, dared to challenge conventions and left us with stories that continue to guide us through the dimension of imagination.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The finish, though, was still unwritten for the rivals, clinging to hope of a sixth win and bowl eligibility when Riley dared to dial up a trick play midway through the fourth quarter.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
In my experience, those who dared to step out of their comfort zones and strategically invested in AI saw remarkable results.
—Andy Kaiser, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Even local state news dared to criticize Putin’s response.
—Peter Pomerantsev, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dared
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These developments suggest that while NVIDIA has been instrumental in advancing AI hardware, its position is increasingly challenged by both regulatory pressures and emerging competitors.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By Tuesday afternoon, the wildfire had burned more than 2,800 acres, and officials said that gusts as strong as 60 miles per hour had challenged the more than 700 firefighters responding to the scene.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Police said that a backpack with Mangione when he was confronted at the McDonald’s was found to contain a gun, silencer and multiple rounds of 9 mm ammunition.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Ducks compounded the situation by switching on every screen, taking away the top scoring options and leaving Andrews confronted by center Nate Bittle as Andrews drove toward the left wing.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The title was likely inspired by the years of abuse Gypsy allegedly faced at the hands of her mother as a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Dared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dared. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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