FACES UP (TO) Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

faces up (to)

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present tense third-person singular of face up (to)

as in fronts

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The green goblin fronts a metal band, sells life insurance by day and performs comedy by night.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
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

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Bhengura faces a maximum of five years in prison on the false statements of citizenship in order to register to vote count and a maximum of one year in prison on the voting by an alien in a federal election count.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Bomfim faces a maximum sentence of 18 years in state prison if convicted on all counts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

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Senior defensive back Darrell Mattison, an Ole Miss recruit, is a major playmaker whenever someone dares to throw the ball in his direction.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
After viciously hitting step-back threes, trash talking anyone who dares tempt him and racking up two NBA scoring titles, Doncic just likes to stay home, maybe get lunch or play cards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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