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as in confronts
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 dares
And maybe one of those records was… The bard of New England dares to get meaningful on this two-part song, which begins by pondering the mysteries of time and ends with a singalong ode to seasonal renewal.
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Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
This month, the cosmos dares you to do things differently, so trust your instincts and embrace the momentum.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump’s Cabinet meetings might as well be filmed in North Korea what with the obsequious pandering before one of them dares speak.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Her legacy indeed lives on in Definitely Thriving, a book which dares to treat the small canvas of an ordinary woman’s experience with seriousness and respect, all the while maintaining that necessary sense of humor which makes the whole thing—life itself—mostly bearable.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
For 67 years, the Cuban dictatorship has crushed dissent through tyranny, repression, persecution, and prison for anyone who dares to think differently or speak the word freedom.
—- Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The pain and exhaustion and grief are so real and oppressive, the camera never dares set a foot outside.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
And each dares to honor the humanity in characters often reduced to predators and prey by one faction, shrill social justice warriors and brave free thinkers by another.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Is anything more engaging than a good murder mystery—one that dares you to guess who did it, and why?
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
This month, the cosmos dares you to do things differently, so trust your instincts and embrace the momentum.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump’s Cabinet meetings might as well be filmed in North Korea what with the obsequious pandering before one of them dares speak.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Her legacy indeed lives on in Definitely Thriving, a book which dares to treat the small canvas of an ordinary woman’s experience with seriousness and respect, all the while maintaining that necessary sense of humor which makes the whole thing—life itself—mostly bearable.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
For 67 years, the Cuban dictatorship has crushed dissent through tyranny, repression, persecution, and prison for anyone who dares to think differently or speak the word freedom.
—- Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The pain and exhaustion and grief are so real and oppressive, the camera never dares set a foot outside.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
And each dares to honor the humanity in characters often reduced to predators and prey by one faction, shrill social justice warriors and brave free thinkers by another.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Is anything more engaging than a good murder mystery—one that dares you to guess who did it, and why?
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dares
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The funding is ongoing while Colorado challenges the policy in court, but if reductions are made permanent, Mahanan predicts a wave of day care closures, almost overnight.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The game challenges players to guess the hourly burrito combination for a chance to unlock prizes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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After The Boss exits, New Art confronts Curator, questioning the promise of visibility and a newfound purpose.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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One of the biggest comes late, when their son Billy (Joel Ochoa) confronts his father.—
Steven Winn,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Now that Sacramento County’s fiscal adviser has canceled the Sacramento City Unified School District board’s contract with a consulting firm, the district faces its budget crisis with fewer options and a ticking clock.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Dares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dares. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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