faces up (to)

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

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Verb
  • Stay at Rusacks St Andrews, a regal 19th-century hotel by Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, that fronts the fairways of the Old Course and is walking distance to all that the city has to offer.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The complex directly fronts Route 75; the previous use was a 1960s-era strip plaza set far back from the Route 75.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After The Boss exits, New Art confronts Curator, questioning the promise of visibility and a newfound purpose.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
  • One of the biggest comes late, when their son Billy (Joel Ochoa) confronts his father.
    Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Now that Sacramento County’s fiscal adviser has canceled the Sacramento City Unified School District board’s contract with a consulting firm, the district faces its budget crisis with fewer options and a ticking clock.
    Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Your 7th House of Bonds faces pressure as the Sun squares lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Jobs, urging follow‑through on promises.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And maybe one of those records was… The bard of New England dares to get meaningful on this two-part song, which begins by pondering the mysteries of time and ends with a singalong ode to seasonal renewal.
    Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • This month, the cosmos dares you to do things differently, so trust your instincts and embrace the momentum.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Faces up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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