as in faces
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 confronts
After The Boss exits, New Art confronts Curator, questioning the promise of visibility and a newfound purpose.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
One of the biggest comes late, when their son Billy (Joel Ochoa) confronts his father.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera confronts the limits of patience.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Traditionally reliant on French institutional funding, the event now confronts an uncertain future as Mali’s military government severs ties with its former colonial overlord.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.
—Peter White, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Mental fatigue from information overload is possible when the Virgo moon confronts Mars.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Halfway through the play, Cassie confronts her sister onstage.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The Good Friday story confronts ideological divides and transcends one tradition or religion.
—Michael J Christensen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
One of the biggest comes late, when their son Billy (Joel Ochoa) confronts his father.
—Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera confronts the limits of patience.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Traditionally reliant on French institutional funding, the event now confronts an uncertain future as Mali’s military government severs ties with its former colonial overlord.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.
—Peter White, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Mental fatigue from information overload is possible when the Virgo moon confronts Mars.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Halfway through the play, Cassie confronts her sister onstage.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The Good Friday story confronts ideological divides and transcends one tradition or religion.
—Michael J Christensen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confronts
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Now that Sacramento County’s fiscal adviser has canceled the Sacramento City Unified School District board’s contract with a consulting firm, the district faces its budget crisis with fewer options and a ticking clock.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Confronts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronts. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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