FACING UP (TO) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

facing up (to)

verb

present participle of face up (to)

as in fronting

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The idea of Aurora fronting some of the maintenance costs had been floated by former Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin in a letter a couple months prior to that, documents provided by Batavia suggest.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
By 16, Jordan was fronting bands at downtown Montreal clubs before becoming the singer and bassist for the local band The Pinups.

— Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026

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In Congress, crypto companies are pushing for market-structure rules, AI firms are battling over how Washington will regulate their rapidly expanding industry, and sports-betting operators are confronting regulatory fights.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
But Democrats don’t have to share the spotlight with the president, so their balancing acts are not as delicate as those confronting their Republican opponents.

— Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

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Hickel, meanwhile, distinguished the uncertainty facing professional employment from the enduring ability to create art.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
City Hall said Monday's announcement came in response to the retirement of an officer facing internal disciplinary charges over the death of 19-year-old Win Rozario, who was fatally shot by officers in 2024 during a mental health crisis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

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Concurrently Vaccarello was designing his own line, launched in 2008, which was distinguished by surgically precise cuts that showcased the body in daring ways.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
That is the logline that greets chefs daring to take on Warner’s 100 Cooks, which found its perfect American host in the shape of Terry Crews.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

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Excited fans returned Friday to Discovery Park, braving another hot and muggy day of the 2026 Aftershock music festival.

— Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
On Sunday, Harris, Hough, and Scott met Judge and the rest of the team in person after braving the downpour to shoot promotional images on the field.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 28 Sep. 2026

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