as in faces
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 confronts
After discovering enslavers in his lineage, a filmmaker confronts a complicated legacy and meets the descendants of those his ancestors held captive.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
As Stellantis confronts the fallout, the broader lesson is clear.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Through the transformative power of big wave surfing, Tre’lan confronts his trauma, embraces healing, and discovers the resilience to reshape his future, finding peace in the ocean’s most powerful waves.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
The story takes a darker turn as Saruul becomes a victim of blackmail and Myagmar confronts the limits of forgiveness, leading to a devastating choice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
His crushing final monologue, in which Vladimir confronts his own nihilism, is as potent as anything you're bound to see on Broadway this year.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Her steady, unseductive gaze confronts the viewer and demands recognition of her authorship.
—Sally Jane Brown, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
While Daryl and Carol patch up the boat, Roberto confronts his dad Antonio about keeping him and Justina apart.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025
Lorenzo confronts and incapacitates Pepe, Sonia’s main ally, before facing Sonia herself.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
As Stellantis confronts the fallout, the broader lesson is clear.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Through the transformative power of big wave surfing, Tre’lan confronts his trauma, embraces healing, and discovers the resilience to reshape his future, finding peace in the ocean’s most powerful waves.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
The story takes a darker turn as Saruul becomes a victim of blackmail and Myagmar confronts the limits of forgiveness, leading to a devastating choice.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
His crushing final monologue, in which Vladimir confronts his own nihilism, is as potent as anything you're bound to see on Broadway this year.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Her steady, unseductive gaze confronts the viewer and demands recognition of her authorship.
—Sally Jane Brown, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
While Daryl and Carol patch up the boat, Roberto confronts his dad Antonio about keeping him and Justina apart.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025
Lorenzo confronts and incapacitates Pepe, Sonia’s main ally, before facing Sonia herself.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confronts
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Weiss now faces three major challenges.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The country also faces escalating security crises.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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