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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Not that visual impact is unimportant, but how a cast of characters exists in space and time while confronting a specific set of circumstances, conceived of by a playwright at a specific moment with its own set of theatrical mores, is vital.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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The aftermath of San Antonio’s Game 3 victory spilled beyond the arena, as social media videos seemingly showed Knicks fans physically confronting Spurs supporters.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 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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The other individual in the vehicle is facing charges for assaulting a federal officer.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The site is said to be the only location with the capacity to replace the 40 military aircraft Kyiv said were damaged or destroyed in June's daring Operation Spiderweb drone attacks that targeted planes which can launch cruise missiles.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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On the broadcast, the announcers explained that Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, and Kiké Hernández stood in front of Roberts, glaring at him, daring him to remove their friend, their comrade, their beloved teammate from the game.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Extending assistance to children braving learning hindrances, such as ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), dyslexia, and executive dysfunction, the program aims to offer support to the aspiring young scholars in need.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
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As Thanksgiving weekend draws to a close, for some, the holiday shopping spree is officially under way, while others are braving the crowds at airports and on highways to get home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Nov. 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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