Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing up (to)
Verb
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Rodman has become one of the most recognizable faces in American soccer, fronting campaigns for Adidas, Red Bull and Oakley.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
15 June 2026 -
New Yorkers loathed Dolan, who was seen as a nepo hire more concerned about fronting his blues rock band, JD & The Straight Shot, than developing a winning culture.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
Verb
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In this timely and personal film, Hardwicke wanted to capture the lives of skateboarders, artists and musicians who strive to live in freedom while confronting their often-traumatic pasts amid a streetscape sometimes marked by violence, drugs and mental illness.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Rather than confronting her mom, the teenager decided to wait until Rose was ready to share the news herself.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Ventura was the only defendant not facing life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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While Burnham plots his next move, the UK government now enters a new period of uncertainty, potentially facing a sixth prime minister in seven years.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
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But his warmth, purpose, and daring creativity are all now embedded into the city’s DNA.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Now, a daring team of shark scientists race to install high-tech receivers and tag as many great whites as possible before another harrowing incident rocks the country.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The first trailer finds James and Odin not only braving the elements but also facing off against a pack of wild wolves.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Chiwetel Ejiofor plays an embittered furniture store owner who discovers a passage into the mundane alt-space, eventually drawing two young employees and his therapist, played by fellow Oscar nominee Renate Reinsve, into also braving its potential dangers.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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