- present participle of dare.
daring
Example Sentences
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The most daring, the most violent, the "person in the top gear", as one 23-year-old put it, has a chance -- albeit slim -- of rising through the ranks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
One of Britain’s admirals described it as “the most bold and daring act of the age.”
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Ojomu said guests may choose "more daring looks than the average wedding guest", but would definitely know not to steal attention from the bride.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Whether it was Ryan channeling designer inspo or fashion-snatching looks from the streets, the display — like the book that inspired it — was colorful and daring, inspired and eccentric and wholly unique.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
There is a technique to it, and it took an expert and daring pilot to pull off a taran attack—the idea was to try to hit the other plane’s control surfaces, such as the tail.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing daring
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