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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While Styles intended to call out Paul, bu Paul appeared first, confronting Andrew Schulz.
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Andrew Ravens, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
These snapshots confront the viewer with a fiery if not existential crisis.
—Edna Bonhomme, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
The 79-year-old Oscar winner embraces the challenging role of the Dutton family matriarch alongside co-star Harrison Ford, confronting everything from mountain lions to the harsh realities of frontier life.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
They were reported for confronting community members at 11 businesses.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
These snapshots confront the viewer with a fiery if not existential crisis.
—Edna Bonhomme, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
The 79-year-old Oscar winner embraces the challenging role of the Dutton family matriarch alongside co-star Harrison Ford, confronting everything from mountain lions to the harsh realities of frontier life.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
They were reported for confronting community members at 11 businesses.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for confront
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“Confront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confront. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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