as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
daring acrobats who risk life and limb every day for the entertainment of the crowds at the circus
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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the daring that the early explorers of Oceania must have had
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as in challenging
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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as in confronting
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 daring
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Malia Obama made a fashionably daring and rare public appearance in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, June 18.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
As time goes on, the stakes are raised and relationships forge ahead with much greater depth and daring.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Now, a daring team of shark scientists race to install high-tech receivers and tag as many great whites as possible before another harrowing incident rocks the country.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Adjective
The Apartment is a daring dissection of toxicity in the story of an insurance clerk (Jack Lemmon) who lets his co-workers use his apartment to support their infidelity.
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Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Malia Obama made a fashionably daring and rare public appearance in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, June 18.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Noun
The best of what was the best of the Crillon has been thoughtfully preserved, while the best of what is new (the bar, the barbershop, L’Ecrin restaurant, and the stupendous suites by the late Karl Lagerfeld) is gobsmacking in its boldness and daring.
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Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
As time goes on, the stakes are raised and relationships forge ahead with much greater depth and daring.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Verb
But his warmth, purpose, and daring creativity are all now embedded into the city’s DNA.
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Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Now, a daring team of shark scientists race to install high-tech receivers and tag as many great whites as possible before another harrowing incident rocks the country.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daring
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As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward!
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More adventurous travelers should also make a point to explore nearby Seven Bends State Park or hike up to the Woodstock Tower.
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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.
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March 21 – April 19 Aries, your courage meets a softer mirror.
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Are the needs of another challenging your emotional state?
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Amid a challenging macroeconomic climate, American design furniture conglomerate MillerKnoll swung to a positive net earnings position in its fiscal fourth quarter.
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Cell phone video shows the woman confronting longtime street vendor Arabelia Martinez at her hot dog cart at Figueroa and 7th Streets.
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While immigration becomes increasingly polarizing in the United States and Europe, Africa's leading economy is also confronting the issue.
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Below are five bold predictions about what the world of artificial intelligence will look like in the year 2030.
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Pheromone perfume has flooded social media feeds with bold claims about boosting attraction, but the science behind these scented sprays is murkier than the marketing suggests.
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Just watching as a fan from a distance, I was impressed by her bravery.
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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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The living room, with abundant west-facing windows brings in soft, bright light.
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Activists say the move could force families into hiding and criticized the return of individuals to a country facing significant instability.
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Passionate Mars in your 11th House of Friends sextiles Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity, encouraging brave outreach that feels warm and realistic.
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One version sings hymns to a mythic nation always free, always just, always brave, always chosen.
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“Daring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daring. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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