as in facing
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 confronting
Any nation confronting Beijing will not face a handful of boutique drones or a symbolic squadron of stealth fighters.
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Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But confronting those norms is crucial – not only for women’s benefit, but also men’s.
—Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Tensions between Israel’s military and political leadership have sharply escalated over the past week, with the military chief directly confronting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent meeting over plans to expand the Gaza war, two Israeli officials told CNN.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The scene shows Santana confronting Sue for taking down a memorial of Finn in the school hallway.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The late-night format is confronting a variety of challenges, many of them arising from the internet.
—Chris Almeida, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Now, performers are fighting back — sometimes confronting fans on stage, or even walking off entirely.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In response to the lingering housing crisis confronting California, state lawmakers amended the Surplus Land Act to require cities to prioritize affordable residential development on land that is declared surplus.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Two counterprotesters were taken into custody after confronting an independent conservative journalist who was filming their activity.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2025
Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But confronting those norms is crucial – not only for women’s benefit, but also men’s.
—Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Tensions between Israel’s military and political leadership have sharply escalated over the past week, with the military chief directly confronting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent meeting over plans to expand the Gaza war, two Israeli officials told CNN.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The scene shows Santana confronting Sue for taking down a memorial of Finn in the school hallway.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The late-night format is confronting a variety of challenges, many of them arising from the internet.
—Chris Almeida, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Now, performers are fighting back — sometimes confronting fans on stage, or even walking off entirely.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In response to the lingering housing crisis confronting California, state lawmakers amended the Surplus Land Act to require cities to prioritize affordable residential development on land that is declared surplus.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Two counterprotesters were taken into custody after confronting an independent conservative journalist who was filming their activity.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confronting
facing
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Despite facing challenges to get the march off the ground this year, supporters came bearing flags, signs and spirit on the eve of the Boise Pride Festival, which takes place this weekend.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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His second came on a 24-yard run with the Trojans facing a fourth-and-1.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Confronting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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