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
As federal agents took the driver of the civilian vehicle into custody, several bystanders confronted them, leading to one or two additional arrests, FOX 32 Chicago reported, citing the police.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Light pink referenced standard awareness campaigns, but the deepening shades, culminating in black, confronted the audience with the harsh reality of metastatic disease, which is typically softened by glossy pink ribbons.
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
In 2020, Marcy Markes was confronted with a harsh reality.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Later in the show, Jimmy confronted Jey backstage, questioning his focus ahead of the title match.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The two confronted the awkward situation at the reunion.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet, just before her departure, she is confronted with a choice that, at this pivotal moment in her life, tests not only her ambitions but also her faith.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
When confronted, the student reportedly denied it but refused to provide the staffer with his backpack, according to the complaint.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The school called my mom, who confronted the teacher.
—Erin Silvia, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Light pink referenced standard awareness campaigns, but the deepening shades, culminating in black, confronted the audience with the harsh reality of metastatic disease, which is typically softened by glossy pink ribbons.
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
In 2020, Marcy Markes was confronted with a harsh reality.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Later in the show, Jimmy confronted Jey backstage, questioning his focus ahead of the title match.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The two confronted the awkward situation at the reunion.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet, just before her departure, she is confronted with a choice that, at this pivotal moment in her life, tests not only her ambitions but also her faith.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
When confronted, the student reportedly denied it but refused to provide the staffer with his backpack, according to the complaint.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The school called my mom, who confronted the teacher.
—Erin Silvia, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confronted
faced
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However, even after the peace proposal, Israeli sports teams have faced opposition and exclusion.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The agency has also faced criticism for aggressive tactics used by ICE agents in executing the president’s immigration policy.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Confronted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronted. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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