as in facing
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 confronting
In the video, obtained by local outlet WMBB, Littrell, 51, is seen confronting the beachgoer, identified by the outlet as Kyle Gallagher.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
James Baldwin's insight emphasizes the necessity of confronting issues like prejudice and bullying, which require ongoing leadership action; in a video lesson, Kim Scott offers practical strategies to foster respectful team culture and effectively address harmful behaviors.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Jack responds to him accordingly, confronting and shooting Mink in a cheap motel room.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Foghel said the death penalty for terrorists is part of a broader shift in Israel, driven by the recognition that no other country faces a reality in confronting radical Islamic terrorism in Gaza, Lebanon, Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), as well as in Yemen and Iran.
—Benjamin Weinthal , Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
And while Americans face pain at the pump, Southeast Asia is confronting fuel shortages that are forcing people to work from home or even wear short sleeves to conserve air conditioning.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Stewart confronting Brunson in person, complete with X-ray evidence and a joke fracture name, is the type of sidebar that makes an already memorable playoff run even more unforgettable.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Educators have for years grappled with what to do about technology in schools, confronting a range of issues from cyberbullying to artificial intelligence as a homework-helper.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Moment 23 Million People Watched During Maryland’s 74–66 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels on Sunday, March 22, cameras captured Frese confronting Okananwa on the sideline.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
James Baldwin's insight emphasizes the necessity of confronting issues like prejudice and bullying, which require ongoing leadership action; in a video lesson, Kim Scott offers practical strategies to foster respectful team culture and effectively address harmful behaviors.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Jack responds to him accordingly, confronting and shooting Mink in a cheap motel room.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Foghel said the death penalty for terrorists is part of a broader shift in Israel, driven by the recognition that no other country faces a reality in confronting radical Islamic terrorism in Gaza, Lebanon, Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), as well as in Yemen and Iran.
—Benjamin Weinthal , Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
And while Americans face pain at the pump, Southeast Asia is confronting fuel shortages that are forcing people to work from home or even wear short sleeves to conserve air conditioning.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Stewart confronting Brunson in person, complete with X-ray evidence and a joke fracture name, is the type of sidebar that makes an already memorable playoff run even more unforgettable.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Educators have for years grappled with what to do about technology in schools, confronting a range of issues from cyberbullying to artificial intelligence as a homework-helper.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Moment 23 Million People Watched During Maryland’s 74–66 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels on Sunday, March 22, cameras captured Frese confronting Okananwa on the sideline.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confronting
facing
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Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department Police said that a 28-year-old man from Rankin will be facing multiple charges in connection with the drug bust.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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One of the biggest issues facing Wall Street and the nation recently is how long the rampant enthusiasm over artificial intelligence will last.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Confronting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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