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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
Later, the government detained locals who dared to publicly criticize the corruption.
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Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Morrison dared to write aloud for Black folks what many discussed in private at dinner tables and on front porches.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
Medusa was known in ancient Greece for petrifying anyone who dared to look her in the eye, and has been seen as a personification of madness.
—Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The Assad family ruled Syria with an iron grip, locking up those who dared to question their rule.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
In a world where digital innovation often struggles to keep pace with escalating cyber threats, one company has dared to not only imagine a better solution but to build it.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
The brutal crackdown extinguished the rebellion and also served as a warning to anyone else who dared challenge his authority.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
Four years ago, roughly 20 freshmen on an overmatched varsity team promised to be different and dared to dream of winning a state championship.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Sleeping in parliament Meanwhile, many lawmakers haven’t dared leave the parliament building – including opposition member Kang Sun-woo, who has been there since Tuesday night.
—Ivan Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Morrison dared to write aloud for Black folks what many discussed in private at dinner tables and on front porches.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
Medusa was known in ancient Greece for petrifying anyone who dared to look her in the eye, and has been seen as a personification of madness.
—Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The Assad family ruled Syria with an iron grip, locking up those who dared to question their rule.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
In a world where digital innovation often struggles to keep pace with escalating cyber threats, one company has dared to not only imagine a better solution but to build it.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
The brutal crackdown extinguished the rebellion and also served as a warning to anyone else who dared challenge his authority.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
Four years ago, roughly 20 freshmen on an overmatched varsity team promised to be different and dared to dream of winning a state championship.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Sleeping in parliament Meanwhile, many lawmakers haven’t dared leave the parliament building – including opposition member Kang Sun-woo, who has been there since Tuesday night.
—Ivan Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dared
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The industry has a strong history of fighting warning labels that mention cancer, and alcohol-producing nations have also challenged warning labels under international trade law.—
Roni Caryn Rabin,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Newer scientific studies have criticized the methodology of earlier studies, however, and have challenged that view, which was once a consensus.—
Roni Caryn Rabin,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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The sergeant confronted and then chased the suspect on foot.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
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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Overcome the common fears Fear of failure or feeling too old to start a new business can prevent you from moving forward, but many successful entrepreneurs faced these same fears and still managed to build businesses that thrive.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Honor the men who faced, fought and won this momentous battle.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Dared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dared. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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