Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing up (to)
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At the retailer's Nashville store during CMA Fest weekend, the singer caught up with PEOPLE about fronting the campaign, her personal style and her best shopping tip.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026 -
Breitling let fly fresher, more refined versions of the iconic Chronomat sports watch, with actor Austin Butler, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, and soccer star Erling Haaland fronting the campaign.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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Video circulating online appeared to show members of the public confronting the attacker, including one person wielding a hurling stick.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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There’s a similar feeling throughout Disclosure Day that the characters are confronting something traumatic and trying to find a way to the other side.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Vance himself has been a frequent topic of conversation on the show, often facing critiques from Goldberg and Behar.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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State workers from six departments were bestowed with California’s highest honor for public employees who have performed daring rescues in extreme conditions, including floods, wildfires and active shooter incidents.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Wang has made a habit of wearing daring looks at recent events.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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