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
The driver initially stopped but drove away before officers arrived, and later denied involvement when confronted by a family member who followed the vehicle.
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Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Lehman testified at trial the couple was staying at a nearby hotel – which McIntyre paid for – when the other man confronted them.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Allen was confronted by Secret Service Uniformed Division officers and tackled to the ground.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The principal later discovered a Facebook post with Claassen's real name and picture, according to the report, and confronted her with it.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The court must be confronted and transformed by the next Democratic administration.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The Secret Service says a suspect who opened fire Monday on the National Mall did so after being confronted by officers.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
Iranian media said the destroyers turned around after being confronted by the IRGC, which reportedly launched a drone in the direction of the destroyers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026
When agents confronted him, the situation escalated quickly.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Lehman testified at trial the couple was staying at a nearby hotel – which McIntyre paid for – when the other man confronted them.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Allen was confronted by Secret Service Uniformed Division officers and tackled to the ground.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The principal later discovered a Facebook post with Claassen's real name and picture, according to the report, and confronted her with it.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The court must be confronted and transformed by the next Democratic administration.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The Secret Service says a suspect who opened fire Monday on the National Mall did so after being confronted by officers.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
Iranian media said the destroyers turned around after being confronted by the IRGC, which reportedly launched a drone in the direction of the destroyers.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 May 2026
When agents confronted him, the situation escalated quickly.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confronted
faced
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We now are faced with missing holidays with them to comply with their demands.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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In Chris Robinson’s eight years as Lake Highland Prep’s girls lacrosse head coach the Highlanders have faced American Heritage of Delray Beach every year in the final four, with most of those games coming down to the last minute.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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“Confronted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronted. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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