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
When the youngest daughter’s obsession with a mysterious container uncovers a criminal conspiracy, the family is forced to confront the truth before everything comes apart.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Brandishing a silver revolver, Garcia reportedly confronted two men who had earlier come to the aid of a juvenile Garcia was allegedly harassing, according to the news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
John Lewis has brought his barbecue restaurant to Atlanta, but was immediately confronted with unpleasant-tasting water.
—Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Brandishing a silver revolver, Garcia reportedly confronted two men who had earlier come to the aid of a juvenile Garcia was allegedly harassing, according to the news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
John Lewis has brought his barbecue restaurant to Atlanta, but was immediately confronted with unpleasant-tasting water.
—Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Still, the company faces the same existential headwinds that have scared other would-be moguls away from the news business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Chicago is facing a dangerous lake-effect snow event early Monday morning.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Confront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confront. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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