Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced up (to)
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When confronted with all the commentary aimed her way following the episode, West didn’t back down, which may have kick-started a conversation about how Cardi compares to other figures who are criticized for their parenting choices.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Additionally, Uber allows account holders to call rides for people other than themselves, meaning the driver is confronted with someone who is not named to them prior to pick-up, the complaint alleges.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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Olstein is the lyricist for the rock band Cold Satellite, fronted by songwriter Jeffrey Foucault, and in 2025 Lost Alphabet for voice, five musicians, and electronics, an adaptation of her poems by composer Januibe Tejera, premiered with Ensemble Phace (Vienna).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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The host, who has fronted the show since 2003, shared his thoughts on the suspect — Tyler Robinson — and the reaction surrounding Kirk's killing during his monologue.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Bo has faced a lot of adversity in his short life.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dixon faced multiple charges after allegedly attending protests in Durham and Charlottesville in 2017, armed with a semi-automatic rifle, though charges were later dropped.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Instead, leaders should frame failure as proof of courage, the evidence that someone dared to try.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Charlie spoke eloquently about the rise of universities that punish students who dared to have conservative beliefs.—
Ayaan Hirsi Ali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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But thankfully, quick-thinking surfers braved the wild water to save their lives.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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Among some of the most successful artists to have braved the auditions and been chosen by at least one of the coaches are Morgan Wallen, Melanie Martinez, Koryn Hawthorne, Loren Allred and the late Christina Grimmie.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Faced up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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