FACE UP (TO) Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

face up (to)

verb

Definition of face up (to)

as in to front

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The 44-piece collection, fronted by campaign star Alexa Chung, is a creative intersection of the ethereal energy Altuzarra is known for but grounded in the practicality Old Navy has built its name on.

— Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
The Korean original, fronted by Ryu Deok-hwan, was a major success at home and got viewers talking.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of front

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Afterward, when the women go to take a group photo, a drunken Luann pushes her way to the front, and Gizelle finally confronts her.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
The fallen Jedi’s theme is used again near the end of the film when Adam goes to confront his colleague Tom.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

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The agent gained unauthorized access to the public-facing Medicare Statistics Reporting Service, enabling it to access both public and non-public files, and to write files to an internal server.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
The new political leadership will also face pressure to address everyday concerns, including jobs, wages and the cost of living.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of face

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The data collected from studying the crater could help scientists develop technology that would better allow astronauts to brave and traverse the hostile environment.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Dog walkers are staying inside, and even a Miami TV reporter known to brave the outside elements ran into the car and did a report from inside the vehicle.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of brave

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Cleveland’s defense figured out a way to play Carolina that a lot of other teams will undoubtedly incorporate — blitz Young constantly, play the wide receivers in man coverage and dare anyone to beat them deep.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026
After all, how dare the franchise depart from its humble instrumental beginnings and have a human making mouth noises over the opening credits?

— Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026

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