1
as in to front
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 to confront
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 to clad
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in to encounter
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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as in looks
the front part of the head
the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car
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as in front
a forward part or surface
the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs
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as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite
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as in look
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
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as in person
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
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as in gall
shameless boldness
you have to wonder how anyone has the face to ask such a personal question
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as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
he managed to maintain face despite the endless series of crises
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Livonia, like other suburbs in metro Detroit, is trying to develop more walkable areas, but faces an aging population.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Nick Newman, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
But while the majority of Nevermore Academy’s supernatural teens returned for the Netflix show’s second season, there was one face missing: Xavier Dolan, a psychic student at Nevermore who can see visions through dreams and make his art come to life.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Aug. 2025
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All promise high returns — catnip for pension managers facing future payouts to retirees — but charge high fees, too.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Livonia, like other suburbs in metro Detroit, is trying to develop more walkable areas, but faces an aging population.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Did seeing stronger face work engender anything in a rewriting process?
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
But while the majority of Nevermore Academy’s supernatural teens returned for the Netflix show’s second season, there was one face missing: Xavier Dolan, a psychic student at Nevermore who can see visions through dreams and make his art come to life.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Aug. 2025
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Nominated shows that couldn’t front a panel were still given the option to screen an episode.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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Chapman is presenting this Saturday’s show, with Logan fronting Sunday evening’s Match of the Day, which will have highlights of the three Premier League matches played that day.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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No one wants to return home from a long, busy day and be confronted with a cluttered entryway.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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But Oregon leaders have been far less aggressive in confronting the historical artifacts that critics say hold green energy back.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That’s good, but cladding a phone whose raison d’etre is gorgeous, slim design seems less than ideal.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The grain of custom oak millwork is placed in contrasting directions on the kitchen cabinetry and the oversized panels cladding the breakfast nook wall around the custom sensuous banquette that is fabricated by Seventeen Second Design.—
Jessica Ritz,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2025
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Coming back from space, the ship encounters much higher temperatures than the booster sees at lower velocities.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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Investigators encounter them at multiple times in human history.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, on Gran Roque, pastel facades peek through palm fronds, and barefoot locals steer wooden boats across glassy lagoons.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The front facade of the store at 3736 Broadway Blvd.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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But he would be called things, and strangers would sometimes eavesdrop on our conversations and grimace.—
Tina Knowles,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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In an alarming sight for an already-banged-up inside linebacker room, Greenlaw pulled up with a grimace after covering J.K. Dobbins on an LB-RB one-on-one pass-coverage drill.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
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The exterior of the Kempner Theater was later altered into more of an Art Deco style that was highlighted by ceramic tile.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Aug. 2025
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The weekender bag has a soft exterior that is flexible enough to accommodate clothes, shoes, and toiletries, and the material is waterproof, ensuring everything inside is protected regardless of travel-day conditions.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The next part of reviewing the role of taxation in housing production is a look at tax credits.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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