Word of the Day
January 23, 2025
Daring
Showing a willingness to take bold risks; adventurous, spirited, and courageous in the face of opposition or danger.
From Middle English 'durren' meaning 'to dare,' derived from Old English 'durran' and Germanic roots. The word evolved to describe both the act of facing danger and the quality of boldness that enables such action.
Usage Examples
- The new administration took daring action on immigration policy within its first days in office.
- Entrepreneurship requires a daring spirit willing to challenge the status quo and accept calculated risks.
- The Founders displayed daring leadership when they pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor for liberty.
From the Show
Kim Monson described this as a daring time for America as the Trump administration takes bold action on immigration, federal workforce policies, and housing affordability during its first week in office. Guest Leigh Brown noted the immediate improvements in FEMA’s Hurricane Helene response since the inauguration, while studio guests Karen Levine and Lorne Levy discussed the daring rollback of DEI policies and return-to-work mandates reshaping the federal government. Experience this pivotal moment in Trump Effect Sparks Hope for Hurricane Helene Survivors and Housing Market Reform.