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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Agnes later finds out about Enid’s past as the help but seems to get over it when Enid offers to front the rest of the cost for the presidential hosting.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
The living area is positioned next to a large picture window that fronts the home and maximizes natural light inside, and contains a full-sized sofa, a coffee table, plus an entertainment center.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of front

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Moreover, even robust Democratic majorities would need to confront the significant divisions that persist — and may be growing — in their ranks.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
Orlando’s response to the displays at the Kia Center showed a willingness to confront hate.

— Linda Chapin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of confront

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But the company’s stock has gone nowhere over the past two years, as Instacart struggled to find new paths to growth while facing increasing competition from Amazon and Walmart’s grocery-delivery offerings.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
Oversized windows invite the ocean into the rooms, especially in the sea-facing Janeiro Suite, where the bed, an enormous glass-box shower, and the freestanding bathtub all face the Atlantic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of face

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And many of the biggest names turned up to London’s historic Palladium Theatre, braving the wintry conditions on the red carpet.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Several kids braved the 37-foot-tall slide, their screams echoing from inside the metal tube before popping out (usually with a smile).

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of brave

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Dozens and dozens of Trump minions parroted the same line for days — how dare Obama mock such a beloved American eatery?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Senior defensive back Darrell Mattison, an Ole Miss recruit, is a major playmaker whenever someone dares to throw the ball in his direction.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of dare

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