Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced up (to)
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Tole was parked in the hotel's loading dock when Sanchez confronted him, according to court documents.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Maria Greeley, 44, said she was confronted earlier this month by three federal agents outside her workplace, the Beach Bar on Ohio Street, according to The Chicago Tribune.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Back in 2021, the band fronted by Marco Antonio reunited with all seven original members for the first time in 25 years.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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With a dedicated ad campaign fronted by Clint 419, the founder of steetwear brand Corteiz, and Italian actor Alessandro Borghi, the collection is comprised of about 18 looks spanning outerwear, overshirts, utility vests, jeans and carpenter denim pants.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since Mahomes became the organization’s starting quarterback in 2018, the Chiefs have faced fourth down with at least three yards to go from inside the 10-yard line some 25 times in the first halves of their games.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Despite their magical abilities, Potter and his friends Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger faced the same problems as regular pre-teens and teens navigating life in boarding school.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Frankie screamed with a mix of delight and frustration that her owner dared to leave her there alone, which was to be expected.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Ingelsby wanted there to be a scene where Grasso almost dared Tom take him down.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As for Lee, now six, he’s fully recovered—and even braved the site of the incident again.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Most of them braved the declining New York City temperatures, sleeping on the street in tents and sleeping bags.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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