as in to face
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 confront
Drawn into a love story with a familiar collaborator as her path intersects with women of different ages and cultural backgrounds, all fighting to take control of their own destinies, Maxine finds herself on a journey of self-discovery that forces her to confront the choices shaping her life.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, With Love From Harlem explores a pivotal era when Black artists and thinkers reshaped cultural identity while still confronting systemic inequality.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
At the same time, hundreds of patients, health care workers, and families in affected African communities may be confronting the outbreak with far less public attention.
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Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Together, the two embark on a dangerous journey down the Mississippi River, confronting the harsh realities of freedom, survival, and humanity along the way.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, With Love From Harlem explores a pivotal era when Black artists and thinkers reshaped cultural identity while still confronting systemic inequality.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
At the same time, hundreds of patients, health care workers, and families in affected African communities may be confronting the outbreak with far less public attention.
—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Together, the two embark on a dangerous journey down the Mississippi River, confronting the harsh realities of freedom, survival, and humanity along the way.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confront
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But the court also said the people facing deportation must pursue their cases individually where they are being held, under what are called habeas petitions, rather than collectively, under what is called a class action.
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The University of California Health system and Cigna, facing a July 1 deadline to reach a new contract covering a large group of Sacramento-area patients, have agreed to an extension to allow more time for negotiations.
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“Confront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confront. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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