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as in challenged
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 confronted
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 dared
Some have even dared to question whether Connor Bedard is the answer to the Hawks’ future.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Or the enduring image of the left fielder swooping two rows into the stands in Chicago for a catch, and the poetry of him throwing out 102 runners who shouldn’t have dared him.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
At the same time, those who dared to protest or mobilize for Muslim rights face the prospect of crackdowns.
—Ismat Ara, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
Anyone who dared to speak out against Zionism and Israeli extremism is labelled an anti-Semite and at times, even a Nazi.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Tuna was both curious and confused as to why Evelyn dared to leave his side.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The series started out on a grisly note of survivalist determination, with Cara hunting down and killing a man who dared trifle with the Dutton clan.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The merry month of May used to be an outlier on the Red Rocks Amphitheatre calendar, and any artist that dared book past September tempted the wrath of show-stopping cold and snow.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
Few dared to enter the water Friday as waves lashed the coast, prompting warnings from authorities of fines of $10,000 (16,000 Australian dollars) for risky behavior.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Or the enduring image of the left fielder swooping two rows into the stands in Chicago for a catch, and the poetry of him throwing out 102 runners who shouldn’t have dared him.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
At the same time, those who dared to protest or mobilize for Muslim rights face the prospect of crackdowns.
—Ismat Ara, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
Anyone who dared to speak out against Zionism and Israeli extremism is labelled an anti-Semite and at times, even a Nazi.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Tuna was both curious and confused as to why Evelyn dared to leave his side.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The series started out on a grisly note of survivalist determination, with Cara hunting down and killing a man who dared trifle with the Dutton clan.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The merry month of May used to be an outlier on the Red Rocks Amphitheatre calendar, and any artist that dared book past September tempted the wrath of show-stopping cold and snow.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
Few dared to enter the water Friday as waves lashed the coast, prompting warnings from authorities of fines of $10,000 (16,000 Australian dollars) for risky behavior.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dared
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There is the love of Irish and Mexican dance traditions, love challenged by evil sorcerers and family dynamics and the passionate love that ends in tragedy.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Smith unsuccessfully challenged Simpson for his congressional seat in the Republican primaries in 2014 and again in 2022.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
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Internationally, other cities have confronted and overcome similar challenges by optimizing workforce models, adopting phased planning, and leveraging standardized designs.—
Ankit Mishra,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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When confronted with the allegations, Lopez-Robles declined a police interview, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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By 2024, the Red Sea faced an unprecedented shipping crisis and a decline in traffic.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Tesla shares have dropped 37 percent so far in 2025 as Musk has faced criticism and protests for some of his political remarks and actions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Dared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dared. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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