as in faced
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 confronted
Police said that a backpack with Mangione when he was confronted at the McDonald’s was found to contain a gun, silencer and multiple rounds of 9 mm ammunition.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
When you are confronted with a problem, ask yourself (or perhaps ChatGPT), what would Jeff do?
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Ducks compounded the situation by switching on every screen, taking away the top scoring options and leaving Andrews confronted by center Nate Bittle as Andrews drove toward the left wing.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
While that collision was briefly avoided due to COVID-19, California once again is confronted with a Gann issue that can no longer be ignored.
—Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
Ariana Grande confronted critics of her appearance in a joint interview with her Wicked co-star, Cynthia Erivo, and her impassioned and articulate response is so satisfying to watch.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
The victim confronted the suspects, who in turn brandished handguns and left the scene in two cars.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
Later that year, when confronted about the report in an interview with the New Orleans CBS affiliate WWL, Hecker admitted to molesting several underage boys but denied doing so against their will.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, protesters confronted security forces outside.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
When you are confronted with a problem, ask yourself (or perhaps ChatGPT), what would Jeff do?
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Ducks compounded the situation by switching on every screen, taking away the top scoring options and leaving Andrews confronted by center Nate Bittle as Andrews drove toward the left wing.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
While that collision was briefly avoided due to COVID-19, California once again is confronted with a Gann issue that can no longer be ignored.
—Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
Ariana Grande confronted critics of her appearance in a joint interview with her Wicked co-star, Cynthia Erivo, and her impassioned and articulate response is so satisfying to watch.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
The victim confronted the suspects, who in turn brandished handguns and left the scene in two cars.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
Later that year, when confronted about the report in an interview with the New Orleans CBS affiliate WWL, Hecker admitted to molesting several underage boys but denied doing so against their will.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, protesters confronted security forces outside.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Confronted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronted. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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