1
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
Her collectedness collapses as Johnson turns the joke into a physical act-out, becoming almost insulted that this earthquake dared to frighten her.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Wu, who worked under Menino at City Hall, has not taken the same tack and has actually alienated herself from a segment of the community that has dared to challenge her, like those opposing her White Stadium rebuilding plan.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The residents were so close and looked out for each other so well, in fact, that no one even dared to paste up small ads in the neighborhood, for fear they’d be caught by the senior citizens.
—Jack Hargreaves, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
Tate McRae dared to bare in a sheer white Grecian-style dress which exposed her underwear ahead of her performance.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
In sponsoring legislation to create a legal right for Americans to sue for harms caused by toxic pesticides, the New Jersey senator dared the GOP to stand up to the agrochemical industry.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Despite Saylor’s success, few companies dared to replicate the model with other crypto assets under the Biden Administration.
—Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Either way, the lonely corners of Europe that dared to question Israeli policy—Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Slovenia, Norway—look likely to acquire a few new allies.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Astronauts are on the cusp in the years ahead of journeying all the way to the Red Planet, where so far only rovers and orbiters have dared to venture.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Wu, who worked under Menino at City Hall, has not taken the same tack and has actually alienated herself from a segment of the community that has dared to challenge her, like those opposing her White Stadium rebuilding plan.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The residents were so close and looked out for each other so well, in fact, that no one even dared to paste up small ads in the neighborhood, for fear they’d be caught by the senior citizens.
—Jack Hargreaves, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
Tate McRae dared to bare in a sheer white Grecian-style dress which exposed her underwear ahead of her performance.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
In sponsoring legislation to create a legal right for Americans to sue for harms caused by toxic pesticides, the New Jersey senator dared the GOP to stand up to the agrochemical industry.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Despite Saylor’s success, few companies dared to replicate the model with other crypto assets under the Biden Administration.
—Christopher Perkins, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Either way, the lonely corners of Europe that dared to question Israeli policy—Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Slovenia, Norway—look likely to acquire a few new allies.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Astronauts are on the cusp in the years ahead of journeying all the way to the Red Planet, where so far only rovers and orbiters have dared to venture.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dared
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LaFleur challenged a 37-yard pass to Malik Heath that was initially ruled incomplete.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Research conducted at Zvejnieki has often challenged longheld assumptions about gender roles in prehistoric Europe.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tensions rose when 51-year-old Alfonso Ayala confronted Wilson, sparking a heated exchange that quickly turned physical, the station reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, there are straightforward ways to reduce your chances of being confronted with violent or disturbing videos.—
Annie Margaret,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This operation faced some challenges due to warmer weather and lower relative humidity.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deadline visited the set in July 2024 as the cast and crew braved blasting sun and temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in northern Jordan, shooting the scenes in which British forces terrorized villages suspected of being involved in militant activities.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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In July 2024, Kinley Ragan braved summer temperatures as she and a volunteer hiked through mountains in southern Arizona, checking on field cameras installed earlier in the year.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Dared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dared. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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