1
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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2
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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3
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
However, even after the peace proposal, Israeli sports teams have faced opposition and exclusion.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The agency has also faced criticism for aggressive tactics used by ICE agents in executing the president’s immigration policy.
—Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
The administration has faced lawsuits from Democratic-leaning states, nonprofits and cities since shortly after announcing that SNAP benefits would not be available in November because of the shutdown.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Three of the 40 men interviewed by the New York Times faced criminal accusations beyond immigration and traffic offenses.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
When Kipley started posting informational videos online about her decision to pump during class, she was faced with a good amount of backlash.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Norvell’s predecessor Willie Taggart faced a similarly dire situation at homecoming.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The agency has also faced criticism for aggressive tactics used by ICE agents in executing the president’s immigration policy.
—Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
The administration has faced lawsuits from Democratic-leaning states, nonprofits and cities since shortly after announcing that SNAP benefits would not be available in November because of the shutdown.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Three of the 40 men interviewed by the New York Times faced criminal accusations beyond immigration and traffic offenses.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
When Kipley started posting informational videos online about her decision to pump during class, she was faced with a good amount of backlash.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Six years ago, Norvell’s predecessor Willie Taggart faced a similarly dire situation at homecoming.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faced
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Shouts for it will be met by angry fingers jutted towards the various gaffes played ad nauseam on Sky Sports’ weekly Ref Watch, or the mandatory pause before the emotional unleashing as VAR mulls over whether a goal is a goal or just a hoax.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Uncensored, that Fergie met the man, Steve Wyatt, a millionaire entrepreneur from Texas, at the Houston Grand Opera’s British Opera Festival in 1989 and started an extramarital relationship with him soon after.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
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Tellingly, the protesters in Nepal’s September uprising angrily confronted Indian TV crews, associating them with the country’s political crisis.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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While other Phoenix players confronted Horry about the foul, Suns forwards Amar’e Stoudemire and Boris Diaw, who were getting up to check into the game, were deemed to have left the bench area and suspended for the critical Game 5.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 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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These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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Most striking are some of the hazards that early photographers encountered—in the nineteenth century, their work required handling cyanide fixatives and flash powder that was explosive enough to shatter windows and blow up houses.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the drive reportedly went awry as the group encountered a crowd who were surrounding federal agents and their vehicles.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The indoor/parade version is bordered by a gold fringe while the outdoor version is plain.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Our family comes from Herat, Afghanistan, a major city bordered by Iran.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Encompassing more than half an acre, the grounds feel effortlessly elevated with a sleek infinity-edge pool sheathed in azure mosaic tiles, a summer kitchen, and lush gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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On the lagoon, red orbs, sheathed in black nets, bob on the surface.—
Brienne Walsh,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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It was acquired as a limited series by Amazon; production was delayed by the pandemic, which gave the actors who made up the band—fronted by Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley, as Daisy—time to bond and feel more like a real group by the time the show aired in 2023.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Over the next five years, Soundgarden, fronted by singer Chris Cornell, Silver’s partner and later husband, became one of the biggest bands in the world.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Passengers attended a California church camp The fire department said the bus was returning to Orange County after passengers attended a church camp in the San Bernardino Mountains near Angelus Oaks, a small community surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faced. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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