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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
The international showcase of daring work from adventurous new voices and inventive artists includes 16 feature films and 24 short films from 28 countries.
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Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
China tests boundaries and dares others to push back.
—Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Stayed away my whole life, not daring to be near me.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 30 July 2025
A lot of watches on this list have bold designs, daring details, bright colors, and subdials galore.
—Andy Boxall, Wired News, 29 July 2025
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Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
China tests boundaries and dares others to push back.
—Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Stayed away my whole life, not daring to be near me.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 30 July 2025
A lot of watches on this list have bold designs, daring details, bright colors, and subdials galore.
—Andy Boxall, Wired News, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dare
Verb
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The sport challenges participants’ ability to problem solve and navigate outdoor challenges, all against the clock.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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At least two lawsuits have been filed challenging this law.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025
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No one wants to return home from a long, busy day and be confronted with a cluttered entryway.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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But Oregon leaders have been far less aggressive in confronting the historical artifacts that critics say hold green energy back.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
14 Aug. 2025
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The tech outage impacting United’s flights comes just two weeks after Alaska Airlines faced a similar issue, which forced it to ground its entire fleet for three hours.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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By the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s, some areas of medicine, such as psychiatry, would face increasing criticism, including from social movements representing women and LGBT people.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Dare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dare. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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