as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
daring acrobats who risk life and limb every day for the entertainment of the crowds at the circus
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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the daring that the early explorers of Oceania must have had
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as in challenging
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 confronting
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 daring
Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Director Brittany Burch has forged a production very much in the Gift Theatre tradition of immersive daring, although that company’s bigger current home at Filament Theatre allows for more expansive experimentation.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The mixture of tradition and daring also characterizes the spirit of the New York City Ballet.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
First off, most studio horror films don’t take anywhere near the kind of risks that this daring genre flick takes.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
But the author points out that, in his book, Reacher ditched even the black undies during his daring aquatic escape.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Director Brittany Burch has forged a production very much in the Gift Theatre tradition of immersive daring, although that company’s bigger current home at Filament Theatre allows for more expansive experimentation.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
Challengers prevailed, in a sense, by having both the polish of the former and the daring of the latter.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The mixture of tradition and daring also characterizes the spirit of the New York City Ballet.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
Verb
Against the Vikings in Week 10, the Jags played the highest percentage of two high safety snaps in a game — a shockingly passive approach — daring Darnold to consistently find shorter completions.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
First off, most studio horror films don’t take anywhere near the kind of risks that this daring genre flick takes.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daring
Adjective
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Plenty of tour operators offer adventurous journeys from women: Sisters Traveling Solo, which sold out its 2024 tours; Wild Women Expeditions, an operator with tours in 27 countries; and Adventure Women, founded in 1982.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
3 Mar. 2025
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Often, adventurous children or adults help nature along by prodding the pods open, and blowing the seeds in the silk into the wind.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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While initially working in a hair salon in his hometown of Houston, Guerrero worked up the courage to move to L.A. to pursue his dreams.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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That all-important contrast is missing (as are any employees who do the manual labor of cleaning up after the guests), which is why the show feels like a deflated satire that never had the courage of its convictions to begin with.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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And don’t overlook the impact that challenging engineering and construction conditions can have on your calculations.—
Katherine Latham,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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When proposing changes or challenging existing practices, presenting ideas at the right time is essential.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The world’s multilateral architecture is the best mechanism humanity has for confronting existential transnational threats.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Any return to play in England would entail Henderson confronting the subject again.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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And Timothée Chalamet, nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Bob Dylan, made a splash, showing up in a bold pale yellow Givenchy suit, adorned with gold jewelry.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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New Balance 327 Shoes Everything about these New Balance shoes is chunky — the treads, the sole, and even the logo have a bold display that any maximalist dresser would find impressive.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The production encapsulated his bravery, wit and charm.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Gryffindor stands for bravery, courage and chivalry; Hufflepuff is known for loyalty, kindness and hard work; Ravenclaw values wisdom, wit and a love of learning; Slytherin represents ambition, resourcefulness and determination.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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So what is the biggest threat facing the world in 2025?—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Plenty of issues on both sides of the ball also require fixing before facing any team in the playoffs.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The actor has also emerged as a brave and outspoken advocate against harassment in the film industry, delivering a message that has served as an example and source of encouragement for many other women in the industry.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2025
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Jake spoke with Lilly (not her real name), one of Westwood’s victims, an incredibly brave woman who gave evidence in court and is refusing to allow Westwood’s behavior to define her.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Daring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daring. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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