as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the softball rivals met in an epic confrontation on the last weekend of the summer
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Recent Examples of confrontation
Most Japanese people do not necessarily deal well with confrontation, or even direct communication, the professor added.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Israel says most of these are militants, but youths throwing stones and people not involved in confrontations have also been killed.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Public health is part of our national security During the Cold War, the U.S. developed military plans, and devoted significant resources for security in anticipation of a possible confrontation that many feared could engulf this country in a cataclysmic war.
—William A. Haseltine, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
This heated confrontation quickly escalated, and soon after, a match between the two was officially announced for January 11, 2025, at an upcoming ROW event.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Israel says most of these are militants, but youths throwing stones and people not involved in confrontations have also been killed.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Public health is part of our national security During the Cold War, the U.S. developed military plans, and devoted significant resources for security in anticipation of a possible confrontation that many feared could engulf this country in a cataclysmic war.
—William A. Haseltine, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
This heated confrontation quickly escalated, and soon after, a match between the two was officially announced for January 11, 2025, at an upcoming ROW event.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confrontation
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They are scheduled to renew their rivalry in 2025 in the boxing ring.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The simmering geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China has made supply chains more vulnerable to disruption—heightening the importance of this mineral race even further.Duncan Money / Made by History, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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Osbourne didn't share much about her treatment, but this update comes on the heels of her recent battle with a high fever over the holidays.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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While the legal battle is ongoing with the Swiss high court (and likely to be prolonged), Chiles reflected in November on the impact of the controversy.Caroline Price, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Interviewed two days later at the side of the Pacific Coast Highway, Edwards still bore the marks of the struggle.Will Carless, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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The average cost for a child’s diapers is about $1,200 a year, and half the families in the U.S. struggle to afford them, according to the National Diaper Bank Network.Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Ragen is a steady bedrock, winning 67% of his aerial duels while being more difficult to dribble past than most in his position.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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All-wheel drive isn’t available throughout the race, just during the qualifying duels, when launching off the grid, and in Attack Mode.James Morris, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Either way, this new change for the PFL is going to bring some exciting competition in 2025.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Knowing how to hold your own in a game of pool is great for social situations with friends who want a little competition.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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After the Korean War had ended in 1953 the U.S. was not involved in any major conflicts.William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
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Large sections of the public in both Israel and Gaza are exhausted by the conflict and will welcome an agreement that promises a definitive end.Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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In space, a previous gentleman’s agreement on warfare no longer holds sway, while there is a constant fight for one-upmanship in the Arctic and in the race to dominate critical minerals.Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
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Last year, all that suddenly and dramatically changed; her halcyon routine perished in the flames of political warfare.Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Why This Matters The ESA, enacted in 1973 to safeguard vulnerable species and their habitats, has long been a focal point of contention.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The key to that was elite special teams, namely a top power play that has proven to be the team’s bread and butter during their recent stretch of contention.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Confrontation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confrontation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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