1
2
as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
every day the old fisherman dared the elements to make his meager living
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dare
No progressive with a heart would dare suggest a thing, even if it could be done.
—
Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Young seals typically remain until April, still creating a din, making increasingly daring forays into the ocean.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump attacks the courts by threatening sanctions against lawyers who dare oppose him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
By the very nature of its form and creation, the film represents, and dares to imagine, a more peaceful future.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dare
Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Young seals typically remain until April, still creating a din, making increasingly daring forays into the ocean.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump attacks the courts by threatening sanctions against lawyers who dare oppose him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
By the very nature of its form and creation, the film represents, and dares to imagine, a more peaceful future.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dare
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dare
Verb
-
Spoelstra unsuccessfully challenged that second Adebayo foul, left without a challenge the balance of the night.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
-
Our stories are sharp, fearless, and unafraid to challenge convention.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
This story is not just a story of Iranian women, but a story that is confronting ideas of body image.—
Xian Horn,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
-
When confronted by intruders, the resident caterpillars dialed up the signal rate by about four times.—
Becky Ferreira,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Social media personality Tate, who along with his brother Tristan faces rape, human trafficking and tax evasion charges in Romania, the U.K. and the U.S. (and even more allegations as recent as March this year), is a pioneer of the manosphere.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
-
The brand sources its whiskey from other distilleries, but in 2022 it was announced that Pernod would build a dedicated distillery and warehouses for the brand, proof of its success and belief in the future of American whiskey (which, admittedly, is currently facing some headwinds).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dare. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share