face up (to)

verb

Definition of face up (to)next
as in to front

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face up (to)
  1. front
  2. confront
  3. face
  4. breast
  5. brave
  6. dare
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  • And on the third floor, check out the event spaces including a grand terrace that fronts the High Line, where guests can watch the parkgoers and vice versa.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Conceived as a dialogue between the three master photographers, each bringing their own perspective on India, the calendar is fronted by nine women tied to the country – and then some.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • It’s been covered breathlessly on Instagram and by celebrity media — led by the former Access Hollywood host Billy Bush, who last Monday on his podcast described being confronted by Griffin at a wedding on the Hawaiian island of Lanai.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The country is deeply polarized, increasingly castigated by the rest of the world, and confronting a resurgence of antisemitism.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of confront
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  • The group has faced criticism over its stances on various issues, including the wars in Gaza and Iran.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The move also lands weeks before Election Day, as Hochul faces Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman, who has criticized her for not opting in sooner.
    — Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of face
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  • The navy blazer is another key item, particularly double breasted with gold buttons.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
  • Place the chicken in front of you, breast up, with the neck pointing away from you.
    — Peter Barrett, Outside Online, 9 June 2025
Definition of breast
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  • Fans who braved the stormy weather caused by Hurricane Isaias rained down boos as Atlanta United picked up another loss, this time to FC Cincinnati 3-1 on Saturday night.
    — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While some birds migrate south for the winter, others, like the blue jay and classic cardinal, remain on the East Coast and brave the cold.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of brave
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  • Or will the Seahawks load the box and play the run, daring Patrick Mahomes to test them over the top.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • With the Hornets’ defense daring the Heat to make threes, the paint was clogged for Antetokounmpo.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of dare
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