CONFRONTS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

confronts

verb

present tense third-person singular of confront

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 As Leanne confronts more change in Season 2, like turning 60 and coming to terms with aging parents that require more care, Carol remains a blunt support system. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The song is written as a conversation with that mythic other woman, who Parton confronts here in a way that manages to come across as both extremely vulnerable and drawing on a huge reserve of strength. — Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 When John finally reunites with Hal (who charges the ring against the lantern while quickly muttering his oath), the frustrated protégé immediately confronts his teacher with all the suspicions he was meant to keep secret. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 The Conservation Impact category confronts some of the most serious challenges facing marine ecosystems. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Denver's budget problems The legal spending comes as Denver confronts a $200 million budget deficit this year. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 There’s also high tension between Steven and Joe throughout the season, which peaks in episode 6 when Steven confronts Joe. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Before that, though — when Cooper confronts the ruler of the Las Vegas Strip, Robert House (Justin Theroux), in the penthouse of the Lucky 38 casino — what the audience sees is a giant, futuristic set piece. — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 In Vietnamese director Lê Bảo’s new film, an extended family confronts various rifts and estrangements in its ranks; years of silence must give way, slowly and haltingly, to communication. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

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The guidance could have been even higher if not for supply constraints, as the company grapples with shortages in parts like memory, which faces a global crunch due to AI buildouts.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The Little Rock School District faces declining enrollment and financial challenges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026

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