dare

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as in to challenge
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 dare The Jays did not dare take Guerrero to a hearing again this offseason, seeking to avoid conflict while attempting to sign him to an extension. Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 Playwright/screenwriter Jennifer Haley is using those dynamics of video game play to continue leaning towards the dark and daring in her work. David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025 He was seen sporting designer labels from Prada, Gucci, Haider Ackermann (who famously designed the actor's daring Bones and All halter ensemble) and Juun J, the brand responsible for suiting up Chalamet and his co-star Zendaya in matching leather jumpsuits. Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025 The shoes at the show were just as eye-catching as the hats, so large that some models didn’t dare to walk down the stairs to the end of the runway but rather strutted right to the edge of the stairwell—maybe a nod to the storyline of Dracula’s muses not being able to escape. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dare
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  • The Homer Township Reset slate, a group of Republicans challenging the incumbent township administration, was leading by a large margin Tuesday night in the Homer Township Republican primary after all precincts reported, according to unofficial results.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
  • By challenging these expectations and embracing a healthier way of living, female breadwinners can redefine success on their terms.
    Nicole Lipkin, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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  • They were reported for confronting community members at 11 businesses.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The 79-year-old Oscar winner embraces the challenging role of the Dutton family matriarch alongside co-star Harrison Ford, confronting everything from mountain lions to the harsh realities of frontier life.
    Holly Williams, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
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  • Several Republican lawmakers have faced backlash from constituents in recent days over President Trump's sweeping cuts to the federal government, which have been spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency, a task force led by Elon Musk.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Japan Demolish Australian Defense Before the USA vs Colombia match, Japan faced Australia in the tournament opener, thrashing the Matildas 4-0.
    Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

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“Dare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dare. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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