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as in met
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean
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as in confronted
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye
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as in clad
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in encountered
to enter into contest or conflict with
the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs
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Recent Examples of faced
Among the big names were Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, both of whom appeared to visit Epstein’s island before the financier faced federal charges in 2019.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
Under his plea agreement, Pagan faced a potential prison term of 10 to 16 months according to federal sentencing guidelines.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the past seven months, travelers without Real ID compliant identification have still been able to travel without fees, but have faced additional scrutiny at airports.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The executive order is separate from the one issued last week when Georgia faced an ice storm threat.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the years, Braster — now 9 — has faced additional challenges beyond hearing loss.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
But the White House withdrew the nomination in September as Antoni faced sharp criticisms about his qualifications.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Lady Gaga faced mixed reactions online this week after a video surfaced of her pausing a concert in Tokyo, Japan, to condemn ICE enforcement operations.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Cody Rhodes faced Jacob Fatu in the first of what could be many matches, while AJ Styles competed in an exhibition against Shinsuke Nakamura.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
Under his plea agreement, Pagan faced a potential prison term of 10 to 16 months according to federal sentencing guidelines.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the past seven months, travelers without Real ID compliant identification have still been able to travel without fees, but have faced additional scrutiny at airports.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The executive order is separate from the one issued last week when Georgia faced an ice storm threat.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the years, Braster — now 9 — has faced additional challenges beyond hearing loss.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
But the White House withdrew the nomination in September as Antoni faced sharp criticisms about his qualifications.
—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Lady Gaga faced mixed reactions online this week after a video surfaced of her pausing a concert in Tokyo, Japan, to condemn ICE enforcement operations.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Cody Rhodes faced Jacob Fatu in the first of what could be many matches, while AJ Styles competed in an exhibition against Shinsuke Nakamura.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced
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The note included a demand for money with a deadline set for Thursday evening and a second one for Monday if the first deadline wasn't met, said Heith Janke, the FBI chief in Phoenix.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Federal officials met in San Diego on Thursday to discuss the government’s response to the decades-long Tijuana River sewage crisis, with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin expressing confidence in Mexico’s commitment to completing infrastructure projects aimed at ending years of cross-border pollution.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Porter’s family said the father of two was firing gunshots in the air to celebrate the New Year when he was confronted and shot to death by an off-duty ICE agent.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Members have discussed the tactic of writing down immigrants’ addresses on paper, not their phones, and eating the paper if confronted by law enforcement.—
Christina Buttons,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Horizontal wood paneling clads this chimney from floor to ceiling instead of the usual brick or stone.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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But even at a progressive institution like Antioch, Coretta encountered the quiet betrayal of liberal hypocrisy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Freestyle Libre maintained impressive growth, although overall device sales encountered some challenges from year-over-year comparisons.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The building itself occupies a prominent block bordered by Union, Julia, Beaver and Pearl streets.—
Alexandria Mansfield,
Florida Times-Union,
26 Jan. 2026
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Right by the beach, they are bordered by lush jungle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Their Clau de Nell 2022 Cabernet Franc has aromas of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and black olive paste with flavors of red plum, roasted red peppers, and red currant sheathed in velvety tannins.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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Scissors should be no longer than 4 inches from the pivot point, and they should be sheathed to protect baggage handlers.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Resting on almost one and a half acres, the stucco and redwood structure is fronted by a gravel motor court and an attached two-car garage, with steps descending to a tiled entry next to a water feature.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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The show fronted by Shepherd, actor-comedian and onetime co-host of The View debuted on the Fox stations in September 2022 as a replacement for Debmar-Mercury’s The Wendy Williams Show, after Williams exited her show amid health concerns.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Feb. 2026
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Saint Ann’s, an elite private school that charges roughly $60,000 a year in tuition and is known for high Ivy League acceptance rates and attendees that include celebrities, artists and Wall Street executives, has been surrounded by scandal for nearly two years.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The makeshift detention center, surrounded by chain-link fences, had detainees sleeping on brown bunk beds under bright, perpetual fluorescent lights.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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