as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
the softball rivals met in an epic confrontation on the last weekend of the summer
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Recent Examples of confrontation
Officials came across the man's car, and found him nearby with a firearm, when an armed confrontation ensued, the Secret Service said.
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Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025
Trump was not at the White House at the time of the confrontation.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Mar. 2025
Another interesting Reagan administration confrontation took place on the personnel front.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
During the race, a confrontation erupted between Sheldon Creed and Jesse Love.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025
Trump was not at the White House at the time of the confrontation.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Mar. 2025
Another interesting Reagan administration confrontation took place on the personnel front.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
During the race, a confrontation erupted between Sheldon Creed and Jesse Love.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confrontation
Noun
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Pitino had unknowingly helped give Calipari his first big break and started a rivalry that lasts today.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Saturday’s meeting between St. John’s and Arkansas (21-13) is set to renew a decades-long rivalry between Pitino and Calipari.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What else is going on Point Reyes’ historic dairies have been ousted after a legal battle.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Russia is also not able to produce large quantities of new advanced main battle tanks and the production of new equipment is limited.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Each plate tells a story, capturing the struggles and triumphs of Black women in policing and justice who have broken barriers in their careers.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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This not only fosters appreciation for the cuisine but also sparks curiosity about the traditions, struggles and resilience of the people behind it.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The 26-year-old right-back covered 11.5 kilometres, had 43 sprints and 59 touches, and 70% of his duels and 100% of his one-v-one situations to help Leipzig secure a crucial 2-0 win in what remains a tight race for the Champions League spots.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Implementing that into my play, which is being more dynamic, getting into tackles more, winning more duels offensively and defensively.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Arsenal were eventually triumphant and went on to win that year’s competition.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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At a time when utility rates continue to climb — particularly distribution charges which have risen by double digits over the past decade — the new law removes competition and locks customers into a monopoly system that is already out of control.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their conflict reached its end at AEW's Revolution event in March 2025, where Strickland ultimately defeated Ricochet.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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These trade conflicts have triggered worries about stagflation, a combination of stagnant growth and elevated inflation.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is the kind of ideological warfare DeSantis has already seen repeatedly rejected by judges — conservative judges who actually believe in the U.S. Constitution and free speech.—
Scott Maxwell,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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This shift not only improves operational efficiency but also underscores the future of warfare: adaptable, decentralized, and less dependent on fossil fuels.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Some weeks are especially busy with new releases and bestsellers, which pushes some longtime favorites out of contention.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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That proverbial window of contention seemed to be open for Miami in 2023.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Confrontation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confrontation. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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