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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By turning plastic into poetry, the project not only gives voice to community expression but also confronts the urgent issue of waste.
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Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
As Mars confronts Jupiter, the world is your oyster!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The pair need to decide if there's still romance between them while they're confronted by their differing lifestyles and Sasha's new connection to Keanu Reeves — yes, the Keanu Reeves.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In one of the most heartbreaking scenes in any film so far this year, Hsiao-Lee eventually confronts her mom about what her dad is doing to their family.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
As Mars confronts Jupiter, the world is your oyster!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The pair need to decide if there's still romance between them while they're confronted by their differing lifestyles and Sasha's new connection to Keanu Reeves — yes, the Keanu Reeves.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In one of the most heartbreaking scenes in any film so far this year, Hsiao-Lee eventually confronts her mom about what her dad is doing to their family.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
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The swells will continue to build and increase along east-facing shorelines through the middle of the week, the hurricane center warned.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the season sets in, many face low mood and energy as shorter days and cooler temperatures lead to more social isolation.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Confront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confront. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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