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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Recent Examples of confront
The wild-haired protagonist finally confronts the trauma of losing his brother Mikey to suicide (Jon Bernthal, back for a cameo early on), and the emotional abuse and alcoholism of his mother (Jamie Lee Curtis, also back).
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 27 June 2025
The Kaiser Family Foundation has reported on how undocumented immigrants are more likely to confront barriers to healthcare than citizens or legal residents.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Padres manager Mike Shildt stormed out of the dugout and started yelling toward the Dodgers dugout, prompting Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to confront Shildt.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
In the finale, finally confronting the trap of his joyless existence, Carmy reveals his decision to step away from the kitchen, perhaps for good, in search of the space to become a whole person.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 June 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 27 June 2025
The Kaiser Family Foundation has reported on how undocumented immigrants are more likely to confront barriers to healthcare than citizens or legal residents.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Padres manager Mike Shildt stormed out of the dugout and started yelling toward the Dodgers dugout, prompting Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to confront Shildt.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
In the finale, finally confronting the trap of his joyless existence, Carmy reveals his decision to step away from the kitchen, perhaps for good, in search of the space to become a whole person.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 June 2025
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Denmark face France and Germany play Italy in the remaining two other quarter-finals on Sunday.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Limited to only 60-70 pitches, the 24-year-old Tidwell threw 74 of them, with Mendoza wanting left-hander Jose Castillo to face No. 9 hitter Brandon Marsh, another lefty.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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“Confront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confront. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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