FACING UP (TO) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

facing up (to)

verb

present participle of face up (to)

as in fronting

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With a star like Jenner fronting Anua skincare, other brands have plenty of reason to jump in, too.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Ella Bleu Travolta, John’s daughter, walked the Miu Miu show, and Apple Martin, offspring of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, debuted on the runway for Chloé after fronting one of its campaigns.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

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California is confronting new rules for sharing public space with machines.

— Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Bianca makes no secret of her grief, and as the two girls grow closer, Erika’s family can no longer avoid confronting Yam’s absence.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing one of the most significant electoral tests of his decades-long political career after three years of war, crisis and global outcry over the country's military campaign in the Gaza Strip.

— Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
As technology companies become increasingly valuable, executives are facing greater scrutiny over how that wealth should benefit the public.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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But in keeping with Nazario’s reputation for daring, even ground-breaking work, this couldn’t be just any fashion book.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
The provocative photo is the latest in a string of daring fashion moments from the Grammy-winning singer, who has continued to command attention with her unapologetic style.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of daring

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And many of the biggest names turned up to London’s historic Palladium Theatre, braving the wintry conditions on the red carpet.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Excited fans returned Friday to Discovery Park, braving another hot and muggy day of the 2026 Aftershock music festival.

— Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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