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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
Backstabbing and revenge are dished out for Bella, who dares to kiss her friend’s boyfriend.
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Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
In other words, Neptune Frost dares to imagine a future where the laborers who bring technology to life are the ones shaping its use, foregrounding the mineral elements that power our digital dreams.
—Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
The actor, whose company (Team Downey) is also attached to the project, is a commanding presence onstage, relishing in McNeal’s smarminess and imbuing his quips with viper-like precision when anyone dares stand between him and success.
—EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
In other words, Neptune Frost dares to imagine a future where the laborers who bring technology to life are the ones shaping its use, foregrounding the mineral elements that power our digital dreams.
—Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
The actor, whose company (Team Downey) is also attached to the project, is a commanding presence onstage, relishing in McNeal’s smarminess and imbuing his quips with viper-like precision when anyone dares stand between him and success.
—EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Dares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dares. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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