Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing up (to)
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Spanning 43 acres with 19 acres fronting the Pacific Ocean, Bien Sur sold for $17 million.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025 -
The campaign, shot by Italian photographer Alessio Boni, marks the second time the trio is fronting Bally ads, and will bow on Tuesday.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Evidence showed Lachlan feared alienating core Fox viewers — which is to say pro-Trump voters — by confronting them too directly with the facts that President Joe Biden squarely won the election.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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George Clooney plays the titular protagonist, a famous movie actor who embarks on a journey of self-discovery confronting both his past and present, accompanied by his devoted manager Ron (Adam Sandler).—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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An office that helps members of Congress serve Social Security recipients is facing cuts by up to 94 percent.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The contrasts are part of what defines Sarah LaPonte and chef Nik Forsberg’s daring Nordic-ish restaurant, where anyone can find their niche.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Built like a small oak-wood icebox, Wilson always looked more like a second baseman who loved planting his feet, hanging in there on a double play, and daring a charging base runner to take him out.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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No longer are its $1,200-plus parkas just for Canadians braving the blistering cold—with 68 stores around the world, Canada Goose merch is now being stocked even in sweltering spots like Miami and Australia, and worn as streetwear by celebrities and Gen Zers alike.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Much like the United States, Western Australia has a mythic origin story of settlers braving harsh conditions to create a new, free land.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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