face it

VERB

approve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept favor

STRONG

acclaim admire applaud appreciate approbate commend countenance esteem handle like praise respect

WEAK

be big on go along with grin and bear it live with put up with regard highly roll with punches string along with take up on think highly of

Antonyms

STRONG

censure condemn criticize denounce deny despise disapprove dislike disregard disrespect hate neglect refuse scorn

WEAK

disagree disallow invalidate oppose reject

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The price implications are only going to get more obvious over time, and by the time it hits people in the face, it is going to be too late to do much about it.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Let’s face it: The modern airport is a time suck.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

If West's leadership challenge falls flat on its face, it is likely to shore up Sir Keir's position, in the short term at least.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

So if you’re also struggling to get started, consider teaming up with a partner, friend or family member so that you don’t have to face it alone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

He nods, and Miss Anderson takes Katherine's weapons and puts a pair of irons on her as well, although judging by Miss Anderson’s face it pains her to do so.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

face it

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