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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
Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2025
The fabric retains its Slim Aarons appeal today and continues to turn up in polos or lounge shorts, though some more creative labels have dared used it to craft guayaberas and even safari shirts.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Few other world-class museums would dare to be closed two days a week.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Netanyahu labels as anti-Semitic anyone who dares to criticize his conduct of the war, yet, many of these critics are Israelis, Jews, who identify as Zionists and condemn the mass killing of a civilian population.
—Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, Time, 7 July 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2025
The fabric retains its Slim Aarons appeal today and continues to turn up in polos or lounge shorts, though some more creative labels have dared used it to craft guayaberas and even safari shirts.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
Few other world-class museums would dare to be closed two days a week.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Netanyahu labels as anti-Semitic anyone who dares to criticize his conduct of the war, yet, many of these critics are Israelis, Jews, who identify as Zionists and condemn the mass killing of a civilian population.
—Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, Time, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dare
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What’s wild is that Barrios is actually the defending champ here—and yet all the headlines are about the guy challenging him.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Co-showrunner Elle Smith credited Bana’s passion for the outdoors with helping the cast and crew push through the challenging shoot.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches in late August, viewers can expect a slew of reflective documentaries confronting that fathomable/unfathomable dichotomy — projects made without expectations of equaling When the Levees Broke, but with a different imperative in mind.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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As Hailey follows the trail across borders and through layers of deception, he’s forced to confront both his personal demons and the bureaucratic system he’s sworn to uphold.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Allianz’s Global Boiling report warns that heatwaves alone could subtract 0.5 percentage points from Europe’s GDP in 2025, with Spain facing losses as high as 1.4%.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Celebrity status became an advantage for these public figures when entering the courtroom and facing a jury of their peers, experts told Fox News Digital.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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“Dare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dare. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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