as in to face
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
you must confront your fear in order to conquer it
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Recent Examples of confront
To make amends, Dream must confront longtime friends and foes, gods, monsters, and mortals.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 June 2025
For centuries, Jewish communities across Europe had confronted antisemitic expulsions from capitals and major cities.
—Time, 3 June 2025
More: Trump confronts South African leader with false claims of genocide in Oval Office ambush
Mandela later tapped him to lead negotiations for the country's new democratic framework in 1991.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 23 May 2025
You could also be confronted or challenged with a significant partnership that demands your full attention.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 June 2025
For centuries, Jewish communities across Europe had confronted antisemitic expulsions from capitals and major cities.
—Time, 3 June 2025
More: Trump confronts South African leader with false claims of genocide in Oval Office ambush
Mandela later tapped him to lead negotiations for the country's new democratic framework in 1991.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 23 May 2025
You could also be confronted or challenged with a significant partnership that demands your full attention.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confront
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This past week Trump demanded Apple start making iPhones in the US or face a 50% tariff.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Both Earps and Hampton have played a very similar number of minutes and faced a very similar number of shots, but Earps’ shot-stopping has not been as strong, conceding 1.6 goals more than expected, based on the quality of shots faced.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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“Confront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confront. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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