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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
Stewart has been made many style statements in Cannes, from going braless under a cherry red Chanel suit in 2022 (the actress has been an ambassador for the label since 2013) to rocking all sorts of daring makeup looks.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 May 2025
In a video of the daring rescue, RNLI crew members arrive to the cliff edge by the water, and climb up to the ledge, where a soaked, cold and nervous Ember is trapped.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
When any Democratic politician, including Gov. JB Pritzker, dares to stand up to extreme Republican rhetoric with any language beyond polite pablum and pious platitudes, pundits tell Democrats to lower the volume, cut the contempt and be nice.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Victor remembered how as a kid, Rodell would come home from swimming in the Mississippi River on hot days, crossing through town, daring to drink from the white fountains.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 May 2025
In a video of the daring rescue, RNLI crew members arrive to the cliff edge by the water, and climb up to the ledge, where a soaked, cold and nervous Ember is trapped.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
When any Democratic politician, including Gov. JB Pritzker, dares to stand up to extreme Republican rhetoric with any language beyond polite pablum and pious platitudes, pundits tell Democrats to lower the volume, cut the contempt and be nice.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Victor remembered how as a kid, Rodell would come home from swimming in the Mississippi River on hot days, crossing through town, daring to drink from the white fountains.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dare
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Now, Porter is challenging herself by coming to the Broadway stage — something she's said on social media has long been a dream of hers.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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This is an important step taken by France to challenge Iran’s hostage diplomacy.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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More: Trump confronts South African leader with false claims of genocide in Oval Office ambush Mandela later tapped him to lead negotiations for the country's new democratic framework in 1991.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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You could also be confronted or challenged with a significant partnership that demands your full attention.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Family offices today face a more complex market than ever.—
DJ Van Keuren,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Dare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dare. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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