as in reckless
foolishly adventurous or bold
one overbold tourist almost tumbled over the rocks and into the sea
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Hales, who is free on $160,000 bail, faces two counts of reckless burning causing death, two counts of reckless burning of an inhabited structure, two counts of child endangerment and one count of animal cruelty.—
Jasmine Mendez
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Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026 -
He was acquitted at the first trial of murder and reckless endangerment.—
Mike Randall,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Other shows on this list were more consistent, but none were as courageous.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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For its personal and courageous cinematic approach that confronts the ongoing negotiation between truth and lies, life and death.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be brave; ask for fair, shared effort.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Emma experimented with mark-making, texture, movement, and abstraction in ways that felt both brave and sincere.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Children can participate in fishing, particularly on the lake, and daredevil kiddos over eight can try their hand at driving cars at nearby Thruxton Circuit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Keanu Reeves is back as Canadian daredevil toy Duke Caboom.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In fact, three adventurous guests even took the opportunity to slide down the pole themselves, adding a memorable and lighthearted moment to the evening, the news release reported.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Royal Caribbean prides itself in keeping adventurous guests busy onboard its 29 ships sailing to more than 300 destinations in 80 countries across all seven continents.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To simply try to cram additional housing into areas already strained with overdevelopment is irresponsible and foolhardy.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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Obsessing over Cabrera’s fastball is foolhardy.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hollywood's biggest names kept the party going at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party — turning heads in some of 2026’s sexiest and most daring fashion statements.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The daring creation featured a strapless neckline, subtle crystal embellishment, and a skirt that was completely split down the sides to reveal glittery sheer trousers beneath.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Oren — handsome, overconfident — was an obvious contender.—
James D. Walsh,
Curbed,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ontario Christian beat Sage Hill by 32 points in the Southern Section semifinals, but Knights coach Aundre Cummings said his squad will not be overconfident.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Overbold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overbold. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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