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
For China, such cooperation would be a means of securing access to markets and resources without provoking a confrontation.
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Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
Miller was citing the confrontations between members of the gay community and police at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village in 1969 that served as a turning point in that community’s struggle for civil rights.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration's decision to deport 137 Venezuelan migrants last weekend despite a judge's order blocking the move was viewed by some legal scholars as an escalation in President Donald Trump's confrontation with the judiciary.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Extremist violence runs from organized groups to lone attackers and from right-wing or white supremacist ideologies to leftist confrontations with police and the recent Tesla vandalism.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2025
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Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
Miller was citing the confrontations between members of the gay community and police at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village in 1969 that served as a turning point in that community’s struggle for civil rights.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration's decision to deport 137 Venezuelan migrants last weekend despite a judge's order blocking the move was viewed by some legal scholars as an escalation in President Donald Trump's confrontation with the judiciary.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Extremist violence runs from organized groups to lone attackers and from right-wing or white supremacist ideologies to leftist confrontations with police and the recent Tesla vandalism.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confrontation
Noun
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What has endured and evolved, however, is a fierce rivalry in an event that is now huge business, watched by up to 250,000 in person, millions more on television (the races are being screened live on BBC One) and sponsored by French luxury brand Chanel, no less.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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While known for his exceptional mic skills, Punk also consistently delivered in-ring performances, with his rivalry against John Cena and Rey Mysterio producing some of his most iconic bouts.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Rather, Awuah-Darko wants his story to reach people, whether through Instagram or this article, who feel alone in their battles, even if that comes with backlash.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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For Episode 15 of the current 17th season that aired on April 11, 2025, the eliminated queens were spotlighted by returning to battle for a $50,000 prize in a series of emotional and high-energy lip syncs, as was the popular Korean drinking game that Rosé and Mars sing about in their duet.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Her vehicle was found at her apartment, along with a bent car key, her high heels and signs of a struggle.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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As much as anything tactical, Guardiola also has to pick the players that are in any kind of form and that has been the bigger challenge for a lot of this season, considering the struggles of De Bruyne, Gundogan, Foden, Bernardo, Kovacic, etc.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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With a brewing 60 meter sprint race between NFL champion Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles locked in for sometime later this year, conversations have been running amok as to whether the crossover duel will actually field a competitive race.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Snell duels with Tarik Skubal, the incumbent AL Triple-Crowner and last year’s unanimous AL Cy Young.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Another directorial debut, the French drama Partir un Jour from first-timer Amélie Bonnin, will open this year’s festival, screening out of competition.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The major driver for the decline in coal use is the economic competition with cheaper and cleaner fuels, such as natural gas and renewables, Ryna Cui, research director for the Center for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland, told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Your company's purpose should be nonnegotiable and a source of inspiration, especially during times of conflict.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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What Happens Next Talks are currently underway between the U.S, Russia, and Ukraine, to potentially bring an end to the conflict.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Defense stocks have typically been excluded from portfolios based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors due to ethical concerns over the sector’s association with warfare.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Time for Action Is Now Every new era of warfare demands institutional reinvention.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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They would’ve been officially eliminated from playoff contention.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The eventual national champion Ohio State Buckeyes eliminated the Longhorns from playoff contention in January.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Confrontation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confrontation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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