faces up (to)

verb

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

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  1. fronts
  2. confronts
  3. faces
  4. dares
Verb
  • The Sphere, a longtime vision for the mogul (who fronts his own band JD and the Straight Shot), had launched with concert experiences from the likes of U2, the Eagles, Dead & Company, Backstreet Boys and Metallica.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
  • The magnetic Sadio Mané fronts his country with pride and punchiness.
    — Christopher Hamill, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Definition of fronts
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  • While celebrating this enduring model, the nation confronts serious challenges and concerning efforts to suppress civic groups.
    — Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • When ambitious young athlete Jamal (Stenline) enters her life and confronts the dangerous world around her, everything fractures.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 July 2026
Definition of confronts
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  • But some say the company faces an uphill struggle on the continent.
    — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Sheriff Jim Cooper fired Gurich, who now faces felony assault charges with a court date set for July 24.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of faces
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  • More than a century later, the Chicago World's Fair remains one of the most remarkable chapters in this city's history and a powerful reminder of what can happen when a city dares to dream big.
    — Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • Then comes Erling Haaland, a high-speed human bulldozer, striking the fear of God into any defender or goalkeeper who dares stand in his way.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of dares
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