as in frontal
being at or in the part of something opposite the back part
visitors use the front door, but family knows to go around to the side entrance
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as in show
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
that smile is just a front—I don't think she actually likes me at all
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
are we making any progress on the marketing front?
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Recent Examples of front
Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 7 June 2025
Steps off a circular courtyard sweep up to the front entrance of the eight-bedroom, 11-bath primary dwelling, which was inspired by the family’s previous home near Mount Vernon in Virginia and offers 21,000 square feet across three levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 June 2025
Harvard is battling the White House on two fronts – both of which are being overseen by Judge Burroughs.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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
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Adjective
On the whole though, this is one of the better hybrid front/backcountry tents available.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 7 June 2025
Steps off a circular courtyard sweep up to the front entrance of the eight-bedroom, 11-bath primary dwelling, which was inspired by the family’s previous home near Mount Vernon in Virginia and offers 21,000 square feet across three levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Noun
On the Aussie front, beloved indie rockers Cloud Control re-enter the ARIA Albums Chart at No. 19 with their 2010 debut Bliss Release, following their surprise reunion after a seven-year hiatus.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 June 2025
Harvard is battling the White House on two fronts – both of which are being overseen by Judge Burroughs.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Verb
Back then, Killingsworth said, his divorced mother Mary and the divorced woman who owned what would become the Red Rocks Grill purchased the main chunk of the site, a row of commercial properties fronting Bear Creek Avenue.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for front
Adjective
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The lack of frontal systems moving consistently further south, in combination with warmer temperatures accelerating evaporation haven’t helped.—
Ryan Rossi,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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There’s traction alopecia, which happens when repeated physical pulling on the hair causes damage, usually along the frontal hairline.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Drop the facade to create space for genuine connection.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Guests can opt for a cozy movie night by deploying the large projector screen that rolls down, doubling as blackout blinds that cover the glass facade.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Earlier on Friday, organizers suspended shows due to weather around 1 p.m. and evacuated Centeroo shortly after.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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Burns departed the show in 2002 and was replaced by Donovan Patton and later, Joshua Dela Cruz, the show's current host.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 14, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Two projectiles reportedly hit the area around the airport.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
Verb
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One university, Oregon, is already facing an existing Title IX class action lawsuit that includes claims of inequitable treatment related to NIL opportunities and resources.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Because then all of a sudden you’re faced with all of these different philosophies and traditions.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Bringing mice to an enclosure and zapping their feet with tiny electric shocks, then bringing the mice back to the enclosure without zapping their feet, the researchers revealed which neurons are activated in the anterior basolateral amygdala (aBLA) when a mouse learns and unlearns a fear.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Lacking muscle One possibility here is that wnt signaling is widely active in the posterior of the embryo at this point, blocking formation of anterior structures.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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This was a trouncing of historical proportions, the biggest margin of defeat in the history of the Champions League final, both in its current version and its previous guise as European Cup.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Newspapers, once only a platform to distribute daily happenings, are continuing to inspire, only in a different guise.—
Samantha Tse,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
Noun
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By assessing population data, demographics and neighborhoods can be identified as lacking certain elements.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The new customization center will incorporate renewable energy with built in energy-efficient design elements in lighting, water consumption and overall layout.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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“Front.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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