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
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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
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  • Convinced by the gesture, Dench went on to play Aereon in the 2004 film, the elemental ambassador who guides Riddick (Diesel) through his tumultuous travels to rescue his old allies and confront the head of the Necromonger empire.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In his acceptance speech, Villeneuve revealed a little about his creative expression, too, and used it as a lead-in to confront the existential crisis imposed by artificial intelligence.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of confront
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  • San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky, after losing to the Senators on Saturday, called them the best team his team has faced all season, commending them for being fast, competitive and connected.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Cotton has opposed ending daylight saving for years, arguing that children would head to school before sunrise and commuters could face safety risks during the winter months.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of face
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  • 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
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  • The family was among those who braved the cold to take a short walk on a chilly morning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of brave
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  • On the red carpet, sheer footwear is daring and alluring, often partnered with sensual ensembles that play on creating shape or emphasizing silhouettes.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • These answers become polemic (for want of anything more interesting or, dare to say it, insightful) and the world keeps on spinning.
    — Sam Peskin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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