Synonyms of faced off

faced off

verb

past tense of face off

as in competed

to engage in a contest

eager to face off with her longtime tennis rival

Synonyms & Similar Words

• competed
• contended
• raced
• fought
• vied
• battled
• went out
• rivaled
• played
• tried out
• engaged
• challenged
• maneuvered
• worked
• jostled
• jockeyed
• trained

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of faced off

On Monday, Kelce and the Chiefs faced off against the Denver Broncos. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the tournament's top ranked Women's competitors, faced off in the finals, with Rybakina taking home the gold. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2026

As coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2007-25, Tomlin faced off against Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens 44 times, including four games in the postseason. — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Another Indiana high school, Brownsburg High School, marched in the parade in 2026, when Indiana University faced off against Alabama and continued their winning streak. — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 1 Sep. 2026

The Baccarat Hotel New York presented its annual Petit Slam table tennis exhibition on Thursday where two-time US Open winner Naomi Osaka faced off against media maven Gayle King. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Orlando City and Chicago Fire FC faced off on a stormy Wednesday night, with Antoine Griezmann and Robert Lewandowski both playing key roles in a 2-1 victory for the visitors. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Swift sat courtside for Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, where the New York Knicks faced off against the San Antonio Spurs. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

In the Democratic Party, progressives and moderates faced off in contests in Wisconsin and Minnesota. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026