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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face up (to)
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This coast fronts the Straits of Malacca, rather than the Andaman Sea, and lies along a traditional trade route to Malaysia.—
Eric Goodman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025 -
Popular psychedelic rock band fronted by Wayne Coyne, who’s the type of songwriter to craft a hit song about preparing toast with Vaseline, blowing a nose with magazines, and dyeing hair with tangerines?—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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You could also be confronted or challenged with a significant partnership that demands your full attention.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Devon confronts Michaela at the Kells' Labor Day gala, her anger and suspicions boiling over.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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The Brooklyn rapper is also facing four other charges, namely unlawful possession of a weapon and aggravated assault.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
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Its superiority was passed like a shibboleth among food connoisseurs: Thighs are juicier, tastier, are almost half the price—preferable in just about every way to the boneless, skinless, flavorless breasts that reign supreme in America.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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How can breast cancer support groups help patients and survivors?—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2024
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With two small children under 10 in tow, mom braved our migration in 1992, driven only by her wish to be with dad.—
Jill Damatac,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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There are choices in several neighborhoods for those braving the dating apps, for those in long-term relationships and for those simply wanting a reason to explore Charlotte. Also?—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Despite its intergalactic trappings and setting in paradise, Lilo & Stitch is a movie about things far more relatable to our daily lives than daring adventures or happily-ever-afters.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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For anyone who has ever dreamed big and dared to say it out loud, Forever offers something rare: the chance to see your own mother, father, auntie, or mentor reflected in its characters.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Face up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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