faces up (to)

verb

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

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  1. fronts
  2. confronts
  3. faces
  4. dares
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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
Definition of fronts
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  • The Quebec election and the approaching Alberta vote have renewed questions about Canadian unity as Carney’s government confronts Trump’s tariffs and threats against the country.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Specialized sources have described the film as a work that confronts the legacy of Syria’s prison and detention system through memory, testimony, and the restoration of survivors’ voices.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of confronts
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  • The 150 Charles matter is also not the only eviction case Erica currently faces.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Imamoglu faces several legal cases, with the main one alleging corruption within the Istanbul municipality.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of faces
Verb
  • 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
Definition of dares
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“Faces up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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