dares

present tense third-person singular of dare
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as in challenges
to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat I dare you to repeat that to my face! he dared his friend to race to the end of the block

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Recent Examples of dares The new rare-earths restrictions can be deployed not only against the United States, but against any country that dares to oppose Xi’s will. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025 Yet no less worthy are the moments of self-correction, when a thinker dares to undo what once seemed certain. Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025 The commentary on how responsibilities take over our lives, forcing us to dismiss what’s truly valuable, never dares to substantially poke at the reasons why this occurs, such as economic inequality, lack of opportunities and corporate greed. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025 Julia Roberts' latest film dares to ask the uncomfortable questions. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025 Today, the term is lobbed at anyone who dares question the optimism of infinite progress. Roy Scranton, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025 So this week, as Mercury reminds you to connect with grace and Venus dares you to simplify your love and money story, know that the real magic is already germinating under the surface. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Sep. 2025 If Putin dares to test NATO again, the consequences will fall on him. David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 This sensual, swoon-worthy drama dares to imagine love thriving where prejudice prevails. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dares
Verb
  • This challenges traditional paths to expertise.
    Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • In the heat of summer, two young women from neighboring ranches discover a love that challenges them to reimagine desire, home, and their futures.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Soegeng’s investigation, however, confronts him with the foundations of corruption – a truth too close for comfort.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Not long after, the man confronts Abby at a gas station and tells her to stay out of his life.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At home, Takaichi faces her own challenges.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Now, with a lawsuit challenging Shalom's plans to expand, the facility faces renewed scrutiny and broader questions about how Wisconsin oversees private zoos.
    Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025

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“Dares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dares. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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