confront
verb (used with object)
to face in hostility or defiance; oppose.
confronting
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present participleof confront.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The series joins a wave of recent films and TV shows exploring and confronting the rapidly evolving tech sector.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Vigilance and caution remain essential in confronting the risks of extremism and terrorism.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
"He didn't have a problem confronting much more experienced researchers."
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Gatting was furious, confronting the official in footage that has been replayed over and over.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
I felt heavy, as if I were moving through water, as if I were confronting much more than a tenth-grade girl with an unusual name.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
