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 living area is positioned next to a large picture window that fronts the home and maximizes natural light inside, and contains a full-sized sofa, a coffee table, plus an entertainment center.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Hotel Margot fronts the weekend market on Pensacola, Florida’s historic Palafox Street.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of fronts
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  • America confronts a changing political landscape following the 2026 midterm elections, Williams brings together political analysts, journalists, and medical experts to examine the most pressing issues facing the nation.
    — Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Bertha plans her return to New York City; her relationship with George Russell (Morgan Spector) is left in a lurch, and Larry confronts him about the status of his parents’ relationship.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of confronts
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  • If convicted, Sapov faces a maximum of five years in prison for each of the two counts of stalking, followed by supervised release.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Sentinel itself faces a more complicated development schedule.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of faces
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  • Deidra terrorizes a teenage boy who dares to hit on her, and no one cries, not even the birthday girl.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Senior defensive back Darrell Mattison, an Ole Miss recruit, is a major playmaker whenever someone dares to throw the ball in his direction.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of dares
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