as in faced
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 confronted
When confronted by police, none of the women were aware of what had happened to them or that the actions could be considered criminal.
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CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Homicide detectives say Elijah was at the center with friends when a group of suspects confronted and then shot at them.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
The day before the killings, Wallace said, Keith Caneiro confronted his older brother about a bank account associated with an irrevocable trust that the younger sibling had established nearly two decades before.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Plagued by guilt for having run over a person and fled, she is confronted by demons, both personal and supernatural.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
One of her granddaughters confronted her and that granddaughter is now persona non grata, never to be forgiven.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
At noon, the Bolivarian National Guard forces confronted them in the streets with armored trucks and tear gas.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
As the 2025 season neared its end and Verlander’s San Francisco Giants fell from competition, the future Hall of Fame pitcher confronted increasingly common moments of introspection.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
For now, the company has set its eyes on the Dubai market, where it will be confronted with a more mature gold jewelry consumer.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Homicide detectives say Elijah was at the center with friends when a group of suspects confronted and then shot at them.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
The day before the killings, Wallace said, Keith Caneiro confronted his older brother about a bank account associated with an irrevocable trust that the younger sibling had established nearly two decades before.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Plagued by guilt for having run over a person and fled, she is confronted by demons, both personal and supernatural.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
One of her granddaughters confronted her and that granddaughter is now persona non grata, never to be forgiven.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
At noon, the Bolivarian National Guard forces confronted them in the streets with armored trucks and tear gas.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
As the 2025 season neared its end and Verlander’s San Francisco Giants fell from competition, the future Hall of Fame pitcher confronted increasingly common moments of introspection.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
For now, the company has set its eyes on the Dubai market, where it will be confronted with a more mature gold jewelry consumer.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confronted
faced
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The secretary has faced pressure from Democrats and Republicans after Renee Good and Alex Pretti were shot dead during an immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2026
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Had they been convicted, the two immigrants would have faced years in federal prison.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Confronted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronted. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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