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

The quest for a fourth win will come down to the wire, as the Cardinals finish up against the Jets, Saints, Raiders and 49ers, who might be resting old players in the finale. — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Our hero and our villain find themselves up against a more ruthless, powerful force than either of them is prepared for. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Two sides that are up against the hotel do not currently have siding but can be easily added! — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

That is up against huge American shows, so BritBox really cuts through. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for up against

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