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
Experts say that without a viable alternative to the current ruling system, protests are unlikely to instigate regime change, yet the widespread unrest underscores the profound crises confronting Iran’s government.
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Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Video of the shooting, which shows federal agents confronting Good inside a vehicle, has brought widespread attention to Good’s death and prompted protests in Minneapolis.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Protesters in Minneapolis were seen confronting federal agents in the city on Thursday morning, one day after an ICE agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Republicans are also mulling a potential second tax bill that could be passed with just party line votes while confronting the possibility of a potential partial government shutdown at the end of the month.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
According to sources, confronting the unit directly would require the simultaneous deployment of at least four army brigades.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Moore faces criminal charges for allegedly confronting the staffer following his firing.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Investigations revealed that officials waited outside Robb Elementary for more than an hour before entering and confronting the gunman, who was killed inside a classroom.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confronting
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Even after clawing back, the Bears were facing a 27-16 deficit with less than seven minutes to go in the fourth quarter.—
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Dark paint colors can feel surprisingly cozy and create a cocoon-like atmosphere in north-facing rooms.—
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“Confronting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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