face up (to)

Definition of face up (to)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face up (to)
Verb
  • The Victorian-style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and this side of the resort directly fronting Cape Cod Bay is known collectively as The Mansion.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Adidas, Nike, Puma, New Balance and Skechers – who only launched their first range of soccer shoes in 2023 and are fronted by England striker Harry Kane – all unveiled new lines of cleats ahead of the tournament.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • When confronted by lawmakers and journalists, Adorni has struggled to explain the inconsistency between his lavish spending and modest salary.
    Clara Preve, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • Joe and Angela eventually confront their own marital fractures, including Angela's desire for attention and their lack of intimacy.
    Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Saturday is a Gridlock Alert Day in New York City as Panama faces England in the FIFA Men's World Cup in New Jersey.
    Mark Prussin, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • With the rise in demand by retail users, compute providers are also facing significant shortages, raising their prices, and are rushing to develop more hardware.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Place the chicken in front of you, breast up, with the neck pointing away from you.
    Peter Barrett, Outside Online, 9 June 2025
  • Its superiority was passed like a shibboleth among food connoisseurs: Thighs are juicier, tastier, are almost half the price—preferable in just about every way to the boneless, skinless, flavorless breasts that reign supreme in America.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • For anyone willing to brave the cold, the private pool area houses the largest of the home’s five decks and boasts tables with room for 12 along with a collection of Adirondack chairs.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
  • Norway fans kept up a steady patter of chants and song throughout the early innings, a display that prompted SNY field reporter Steve Gelbs to brave the throng.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • An Arizona startup, Katalyst Space Technologies, is undertaking a daring mission to save NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • After that, Cyrus settled into a rocker chic aesthetic and has continued wearing daring looks over the years.
    Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
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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 30 Jun. 2026.

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