face up (to)

verb

Definition of face up (to)next
as in to front

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face up (to)
  1. front
  2. confront
  3. face
  4. breast
  5. brave
  6. dare
Verb
  • Mike Love still fronts The Beach Boys on their busy 2026 touring schedule.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Shayk also has fronted global campaigns for many of the world’s leading luxury houses and is repped by Society Management NY and Nue Group.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 2026
Definition of front
Verb
  • Loyalty programs can become harder to understand when members are confronted with dozens of offers that have little connection to the brand’s identity.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Spidey confronts the teenage Jean, who mind-controls both the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Punisher (Jon Bernthal) in a fight against him during an attack on Damage Control headquarters.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of confront
Verb
  • Cleaver, who has represented the district since 2005, was unopposed in the Democratic primary but faces an uphill battle in the general election after the state legislature redrew the district last year to lean Republican.
    — ABC NEWS, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Federal investigators, the Secret Service and the Sheriff’s Department are still investigating the matter, and Taele could face additional charges.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of face
Verb
  • The navy blazer is another key item, particularly double breasted with gold buttons.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
  • Place the chicken in front of you, breast up, with the neck pointing away from you.
    — Peter Barrett, Outside Online, 9 June 2025
Definition of breast
Verb
  • Hollywood Boulevard is very urban, but true Marilyn fans will brave the grit to visit her star.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The sweltering weather heightened worries about the survivors as rescuers braved the heat.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of brave
Verb
  • Finally, founders may dare to stop speculating about the future and start inventing it.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Purja and his team also carried out a number of daring rescues, often putting their own lives in danger.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of dare
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“Face up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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