as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the softball rivals met in an epic confrontation on the last weekend of the summer
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Recent Examples of confrontation
However, the number of drones detected ‒ and NATO’s response ‒ raised fears that the Ukraine war could lead to a confrontation between Russia and NATO.
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George Petras, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The Red Sea confrontations, where expensive interceptors have been used against low-cost drones, have underscored the economic challenges of missile-centric defenses.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Police fatally shot Tom Phillips during an early-morning confrontation this week after a burglary call in the Waikato district.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
In a confrontation at Laura's house, Laura attacks Cherry and the two chase each other down to the pool.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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George Petras, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The Red Sea confrontations, where expensive interceptors have been used against low-cost drones, have underscored the economic challenges of missile-centric defenses.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Police fatally shot Tom Phillips during an early-morning confrontation this week after a burglary call in the Waikato district.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
In a confrontation at Laura's house, Laura attacks Cherry and the two chase each other down to the pool.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confrontation
Noun
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The rivalry itself has been tight.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Djokovic ultimately emerged as the third man, which enriched the dynamic and added layers, creating three rivalries where previously there had been one.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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When a person is gravely ill, they’re often forced to fight two battles, one against their sickness and the other against the insurance company.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Looking back at Charlotte’s recent FCS opponents, dating back to 2021, the 49ers haven’t won the turnover battle in any of the four matchups, resulting in uncomfortably close games and even a lopsided loss to William & Mary in 2022.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The combination of strange comments, a clear lack of education and experience, and a disturbing personal history with mental health struggles and domestic problems doomed his campaign.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Appreciation means valuing the struggle of learning, not despite its difficulty but because of it.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The side two divisions above are better in every respect, most noticeably in one-against-one duels out wide.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their duel is brutal and operatic, the culmination of years of tension between Cleonic brothers.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The fourth season will be played from June 18-July 18, 2026, the preferred slot in the calendar for MLC with not much competition from other domestic leagues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The number of local homes put up for sale soared, boosting competition among sellers.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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Israel has also bombed Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Yemen in the course of the Gaza conflict.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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If both polls and discussions with my friends are anything to go by, Americans feel forever locked in a state of political conflict.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The system’s continuous modernization reflects the shifting nature of naval warfare, where adversaries are increasingly fielding maneuvering anti-ship missiles, drone swarms, and asymmetric maritime threats.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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This kind of ‘autonomy at the edge’, where human oversight is minimal once a system is unleashed, marks a qualitative shift in warfare.—
Brian Walsh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Nigeria’s captain also pushed back against the idea that the Super Eagles had ever been out of contention in their qualifying campaign, even when outside narratives counted them out.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Six shots behind the leader with just 12 holes remaining, the Northern Irishman managed to stay in contention and even close the gap.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Confrontation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confrontation. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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