FACES UP (TO) Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

faces up (to)

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present tense third-person singular of face up (to)

as in fronts

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The model fronts Awe Inspired’s Nocturne campaign for fall 2026, taking on Inanna, Persephone and Medusa across three chapters.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
The hotel fronts a pool and a scenic stretch of beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

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On deck is Hungerland, an upcoming feature that confronts obesity and the damaging effects of America’s food system, and Extension, which examines the dangers of social media and its link to many teen suicides.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
Any choice for or against the work, including the choice of no-choice—of indifference or disregard—confronts the question of authenticity.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

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Frankel also faces investment adviser fraud and false-statement counts over SEC filings that allegedly concealed his conviction and a Finra suspension.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
The Ives fund will debut just as the AI industry faces internal and external calls to slow the pace of innovation amid mounting safety concerns.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

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Even an ordinary staircase practically dares you to stare at it long enough to convince yourself something moved.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
There is real hope of a postseason push, with the disgusting state of the American League leaving the door open for any team that dares to play well.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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