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 this timely and personal film, Hardwicke wanted to capture the lives of skateboarders, artists and musicians who strive to live in freedom while confronting their often-traumatic pasts amid a streetscape sometimes marked by violence, drugs and mental illness.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 18 June 2026
Rather than confronting her mom, the teenager decided to wait until Rose was ready to share the news herself.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The Islamic Republic will likely enjoy a newfound boldness in confronting dissent.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Videos that show Lang confronting supporters of Anthony outside the Collin County Courthouse on the first day of testimony in the murder trial.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 18 June 2026
In the track’s accompanying video, Kelela and Paul sing to each other in a studio, confronting the end of a strained relationship as night falls.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her artwork confronting discipline within Black households.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
Both understood that describing the human condition honestly is a first step in confronting injustice.
—The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Neighbors can also be heard confronting officers after the shooting.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Pat Saperstein, Variety, 18 June 2026
Rather than confronting her mom, the teenager decided to wait until Rose was ready to share the news herself.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The Islamic Republic will likely enjoy a newfound boldness in confronting dissent.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Videos that show Lang confronting supporters of Anthony outside the Collin County Courthouse on the first day of testimony in the murder trial.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 18 June 2026
In the track’s accompanying video, Kelela and Paul sing to each other in a studio, confronting the end of a strained relationship as night falls.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for her artwork confronting discipline within Black households.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
Both understood that describing the human condition honestly is a first step in confronting injustice.
—The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Neighbors can also be heard confronting officers after the shooting.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confronting
facing
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Ventura was the only defendant not facing life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Seamus Bozeman
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While Burnham plots his next move, the UK government now enters a new period of uncertainty, potentially facing a sixth prime minister in seven years.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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“Confronting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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