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
Verb
  • 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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  • Seyfried confronts Evans Things turn ugly during that same visit to Evans’ home.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Junhee’s sister confronts Donghwa outright about the foolishness of not taking money from his father.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of confronts
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  • Prosecutors said Wilcox faces a maximum sentence of 74 years to life in prison.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Despite seeking international support and launching a new military offensive, Saudi Arabia faces a conflict with no clear endgame, as fragmented allies and unresolved regional tensions make a lasting solution hard to achieve.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of faces
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  • Located less than an hour away from the Palma de Mallorca airport, the southern town of Santanyí is the latest destination in Mallorca that dares to renew its luxury hotel offer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Che suspects the white writers pitched this to him, and dares him to name one character without looking at the cue cards.
    — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of dares
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