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
Michael Che's backstage confrontation with Ye was recently revealed in a documentary about the artist formerly known as Kanye West — and now, the comedian is sharing new details about the fallout from their tense conversation.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
She was inspired to name the album after the title track, a near-hymnal confrontation of the standard of beauty placed on her and finding self-love in a cynical world.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Viewers can also expect health emergencies, explosive confrontations and the fallout from a public scandal that threatens to divide the family even further.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
This adds an extra layer of protection for students and faculty, creating an environment where any attacker must contend with the likelihood of a rapid confrontation.
—Laura Carno, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
She was inspired to name the album after the title track, a near-hymnal confrontation of the standard of beauty placed on her and finding self-love in a cynical world.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Viewers can also expect health emergencies, explosive confrontations and the fallout from a public scandal that threatens to divide the family even further.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
This adds an extra layer of protection for students and faculty, creating an environment where any attacker must contend with the likelihood of a rapid confrontation.
—Laura Carno, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confrontation
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Since the 1960s, a total of 18 Metro Nashville Public Schools have closed, and some very heated football rivalries ended with those closings.—
Mike Organ,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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But there’s no question that these tools are transforming the job experience for many tech workers amid an intense rivalry between leading AI companies to make the best one.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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For Democrats, the battle marked a defining moment to demonstrate unity after earlier funding fights in which they were accused of caving to Republican demands.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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That was really the battle, less than the gut.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Intel’s struggles amplified last year, as a turnaround effort championed by former CEO Pat Gelsinger struggled.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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In a clip taken by a guest, Anwar — who recently wrote an essay about her struggle with bipolar disorder — listened and didn’t judge.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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On the right, United States international Chris Richards has grown in assurance, particularly in his ability to win aerial duels.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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One of the weirdest races in their duels was the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which saw them both experience a tough run of luck completely independent from each other.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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In-competition features showcase emerging filmmakers from around the world, there to debut feature, documentary and short films.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since premiering in 2005, Olympic athletes, TV stars, internet personalities and singers have stepped into the ballroom to participate in the ABC reality dance competition show.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fearing conflict or rejection will only complicate things under the Sagittarius moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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On one side of the conflict was Skeet and many of his immediate family members and longtime allies; on the other was Skeet’s own nephew, Constable Brandon Jones, who came to represent those who had run afoul of his own family.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The child has an extraordinary story that takes us straight into the changes reconfiguring Indian Country as a period of warfare rolled into the twentieth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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For years, Netanyahu’s approach to warfare was characterized by brief and contained conflicts, especially in Gaza.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Still, the level of play Prescott has been at has the Cowboys believing in contention.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Wild can still be a playoff team despite that because of their strong team defense, but Gustavasson at his best could be what pushes them toward contention.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Confrontation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confrontation. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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