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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
Meanwhile, Riley Keough wore a strapless black gown anchored by an oversized sculptural skirt and daring high slit.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
And Horizon established its physics language long ago, and isn’t daring to upset what has worked before.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Plus, evidently there is no crime or corruption problem in Florida so Uthmeier has lots of free time to meddle in how sports leagues dare align on the side of equal opportunity.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The Alma Love slingbacks also feature a d’Orsay cutout design on the inside of the shoe, completely revealing the arch of Swift’s feet for a flirty and daring twist.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
And Horizon established its physics language long ago, and isn’t daring to upset what has worked before.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
Plus, evidently there is no crime or corruption problem in Florida so Uthmeier has lots of free time to meddle in how sports leagues dare align on the side of equal opportunity.
—Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The Alma Love slingbacks also feature a d’Orsay cutout design on the inside of the shoe, completely revealing the arch of Swift’s feet for a flirty and daring twist.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dare
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Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no residency requirement to file a lawsuit challenging a project’s environmental review.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Bates also expressed concern that, under the Administration’s view of the case, its determination that the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional cannot be challenged in court.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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One day, the crew was filming a scene at one of Christie’s fashion shows, where the Velvet Gang confronts its nemesis.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Despite strong critical support, it was allotted limited showtimes and minimal exhibition backing — a situation its makers came to see as emblematic of wider structural failures confronting Indian indie cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Many have infinity-edge hot tubs—and the hotel is in the process of installing those in every casita—and all face the Sea of Cortez.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Scotland is making its ninth World Cup appearance… Also, Haiti will play a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand at Inter Miami’s Fort Lauderdale stadium on June 2 and Turkey, a USA group opponent, faces Venezuela there on June 6.—
Michelle Kaufman
May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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