Synonyms of facing off

facing off

verb

present participle of face off

as in competing

to engage in a contest

eager to face off with her longtime tennis rival

Synonyms & Similar Words

• competing
• contending
• fighting
• racing
• battling
• vying
• going out
• rivaling
• trying out
• playing
• challenging
• engaging
• maneuvering
• working
• jostling
• jockeying
• training

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of facing off

Pappas, who has represented the 1st Congressional District since 2019 and is the first openly gay member of Congress from New Hampshire, is facing off in a primary on Tuesday against Karishma Manzur, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

In it, Giamatti and Moore are facing off, as Jerry pushes Mona to go deeper into her character. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 7 Sep. 2026

Of course, Ken Paxton there facing off against James Talarico. — NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

The women, who had been covering one another’s work for years, earned an album of the year nomination, facing off against Prince, Michael Jackson, U2 and Houston. — Deborah Wilker, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

The team eventually just cut ties … The Giants will fly to Miami on Wednesday to face the Miami Dolphins in a Thursday morning joint practice before facing off again on Saturday in their second preseason game. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

That leaves Columbus facing off against Brooklyn in what should be a very close tie. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Calvert and Kim were pushed into the same district by last year’s Proposition 50 and will be the only two candidates facing off for the seat in November. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Currently, the semifinals are taking place, with France facing off against Spain on July 14 and Argentina taking on England on July 15. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026