FACED UP (TO) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

faced up (to)

verb

past tense of face up (to)

as in outfaced

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After being confronted through the doorbell camera, Sapov fled, according to federal authorities.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
His lawyer confronted a Sunday Times journalist who worked on the Dispatches investigation that alleged crimes by Brand.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

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Several lead singers have fronted Journey over the years, including Gregg Rolie, Robert Fleischman, Steve Perry, Steve Augeri, and Jeff Scott Soto.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
The main No on 40 committee is fronted by doctors, teachers, firefighters and unions, but nearly 100% of its money has come from Building a Better California, the group overwhelmingly funded by tech billionaires.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

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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
Provided by Hailey Gibbons Women have faced resistance from the military community in serving in combat roles and trying out for special operations, and that's still the case.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of faced

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Instead, the women who dared stand up for science and competitive fairness were forcibly removed, while the Thorns' official X account celebrated their amazing fans in a post after the match.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Beirut City Pop, the latest compilation by archival label Habibi Funk, tells the story of the artists who dared to imagine a life beyond war.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

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