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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
Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later' is stylistic, creative, and daring
Ralph Fiennes has so many questions about Pope Leo XIV watching 'Conclave'
Plot details for The Bone Temple are still under wraps, but expect to see more of Fiennes' Kelson in the sequel.
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EW.com, 22 June 2025
The film’s shark dispatches his victims with purpose, munching on some body parts while leaving a head or arm as a warning to any who dare swim in his waters.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Meanwhile Richard Branson’s adventurous, bold personality makes Virgin come across as approachable and daring to many people.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
He’s used the executive branch to punish law firms and universities who’ve dared to go against him ideologically.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
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EW.com, 22 June 2025
The film’s shark dispatches his victims with purpose, munching on some body parts while leaving a head or arm as a warning to any who dare swim in his waters.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Meanwhile Richard Branson’s adventurous, bold personality makes Virgin come across as approachable and daring to many people.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
He’s used the executive branch to punish law firms and universities who’ve dared to go against him ideologically.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dare
Verb
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Telling their kids to take a course load that was too rigorous Students should absolutely challenge themselves.—
Theo Wolf,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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In 2024, when Mr. Bracy challenged Sen. Thompson in a Democratic primary, Bracy Davis backed Thompson instead of her brother.—
Essence News Editors,
Essence,
25 June 2025
Verb
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In late 1996, Cochran finally got a chance to confront Butler.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Seconds later they are confronted by the Front Man, who has traded his Player 001 green tracksuit for a menacing gray ensemble and a black mask.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Denmark face France and Germany play Italy in the remaining two other quarter-finals on Sunday.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Limited to only 60-70 pitches, the 24-year-old Tidwell threw 74 of them, with Mendoza wanting left-hander Jose Castillo to face No. 9 hitter Brandon Marsh, another lefty.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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“Dare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dare. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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