Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing up (to)
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Qualley has been a Chanel house ambassador since 2020, fronting campaigns for spring 2020 eyewear, the Coco Beach 2022 collection and the 2023 Coco Crush jewelry line.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026 -
The neighborhood/area Portofino began as a fishing village fronting the bay, this little crook of Ligurian coastline.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The judge’s order, which barred federal agents from forcefully confronting or detaining lawful observers, has been temporarily paused by an appeals court.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Family law is already confronting AI-human relationships.—
Lori Andrews,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Trump did not say when the conversation with Putin took place, but his comment comes as Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving large parts of the country facing power shortages and outages.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The trailer promises traditional silly antics, like Gonzo’s daring stunts and Beaker’s dysfunctional science experiments, and musical performances.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sure, the Enterprise-D’s daring mission to rescue Jean-Luc Picard from the Borg, and Michael Burnham leading Discovery to the 32nd century are the kind of Alpha Quadrant-changing events that grab headlines, but even 60-year-old multimedia franchises need to take it easy from time to time.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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At its core, the après vibe is about staying warm without sacrificing style—and that’s a winter philosophy worth adopting whether you’re headed to the mountains or just braving the chill at home.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Video also shows rescue crews braving blizzard conditions to search for motorists.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Facing up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facing%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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