up against

phrase

: confronted with : face-to-face with

the problem we are up against

Examples of up against in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aside from his late-game tackle, Evans’ most notable play was a pass break-up against with 15 seconds left in the second quarter when Goff threw a wobbly end zone pass to Isaac TeSlaa on first and 10. — Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Now, the best-of-five Division Series puts them up against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Guardians, and Tampa Bay Rays, respectively. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Incumbent Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, is up against Democrat Bob Brooks. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Gorse Hill lies in the shadow of Old Trafford; the area, made up mainly of terraced houses, pushes right up against the main Manchester-to-Liverpool rail line. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for up against

• recommenced
• recompensed
• commenced
• condensed
• dispensed
• expensed
• incensed
• unfenced
• fenced
• sensed
• tensed