as in faced
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 confronted
But then the police confronted her with something infinitely more shocking.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Techniques For Managing Fake Reviews When confronted with fake reviews, healthcare providers must respond strategically to protect their reputation and maintain patient trust.
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With this new evidence, detectives confronted the parent, but the parent continued to deny any involvement or knowledge about the case.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
Arthur, led from his cell by a guard who wanders off, is confronted by another inmate who proceeds to tell him a joke.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Amos was fired after the third season, and the fourth season began with the Evans family being confronted with tragedy, when an off-camera James died in a car accident while pursuing a job opportunity in Mississippi.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Techniques For Managing Fake Reviews When confronted with fake reviews, healthcare providers must respond strategically to protect their reputation and maintain patient trust.
—Lauren Parr, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
With this new evidence, detectives confronted the parent, but the parent continued to deny any involvement or knowledge about the case.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
Arthur, led from his cell by a guard who wanders off, is confronted by another inmate who proceeds to tell him a joke.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Amos was fired after the third season, and the fourth season began with the Evans family being confronted with tragedy, when an off-camera James died in a car accident while pursuing a job opportunity in Mississippi.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Confronted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronted. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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