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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dare
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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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While its scientific basis has been challenged, community members compare some of his teachings to modern health practices that may have benefits, such as intermittent fasting or vegetarianism.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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James Norton, the Happy Valley star who has been heavily linked to James Bond, thinks men should be proactive when confronting the MeToo movement.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
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If the narrative behind Saint Cloud was Crutchfield's sobriety after confronting her previous bouts with alcohol, then Tigers Blood could be considered a glimpse into her life post-sobriety.David Chiu, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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By Sunday, a number of cities from the Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic could be facing hazardous travel as the ice and snow moves east.Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Both face a felony drug distribution conspiracy charge, and Kindle faces an additional charge of conspiracy to convert property of the U.S. government for profit.CBS News, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Dare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dare. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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