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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 frown
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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Recent Examples of face
Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
However, Canada’s Online Streaming Act disadvantages American companies and undermines competitiveness by requiring streaming companies to subsidize and promote Canadian content over their own productions through discriminatory obligations that Canadian broadcasters do not face.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
While the triennial tournament was underway, however, some new faces and non-roster invitees had a chance to shine in Red Sox camp.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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After beating the division-leading Avalanche last time out, the Dallas Stars now turn around to face the other top team in their division, the Minnesota Wild.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
However, Canada’s Online Streaming Act disadvantages American companies and undermines competitiveness by requiring streaming companies to subsidize and promote Canadian content over their own productions through discriminatory obligations that Canadian broadcasters do not face.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Calvin Klein model Bergin began modeling with Calvin Klein in the early 1990s and quickly became one of the brand's most recognizable faces, taking Mark Wahlberg's place in the brand's underwear ads.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
While the triennial tournament was underway, however, some new faces and non-roster invitees had a chance to shine in Red Sox camp.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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The proceeds paid off the loss of the second smuggle and, crucially, fulfilled the original trio’s obligations to the small-time dealer who had fronted them the cash to buy The Escape in return for a commitment to two successful smuggles.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Stern will also front a cross-platform NBC News series called AI in America, with her NBC debut set for next Tuesday’s Today show.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff said the child's father later confronted Duggar about the incidents on March 17 and the reality TV alum admitted to his actions to law enforcement in Tontitown and local police arrested Duggar soon after.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Every two years, California voters are confronted with a wall of ballot measures ranging from nitty-gritty legal tweaks to sweeping changes to the state Constitution.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The cedar wood’s grains are enhanced with an overlapping cladding style build, and the shingled roof adds a storybook cottage feel.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Today it can be seen cladding a Qantas 787 Dreamliner in giant red webs and white spots.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
2 Feb. 2026
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Harms Mahlandt receives submissions every day from people all over the world who encounter or make these sidewalk creations.—
MAGGIE PENMAN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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While heading for resupply before its next escort mission, the frigate encountered a minefield laid by Iran the night before, according to Cox.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Warriors generated a slew of open looks, but were unable to capitalize on the opportunities that their ball movement created.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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No confirmation has been provided about whether such elements as Jessie Buckley’s expected best actress win indeed went into the decision to dress the five stars who wore Chanel, but there’s no denying that fashion labels look at several variables before agreeing to create custom looks.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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Via Mormino Penna is one of Sicily’s most theatrical streetscapes, lined with facades adorned with apotropaic masks, grotesque faces meant to ward off evil.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Not a quiver in his lips, yet his frown growing.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Dec. 2025
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My best friend Russell is an acupuncturist, and seemed like the perfect person to place my tape, slapping it on my frown lines, crow’s-feet, and nasolabial folds.—
Lena Dunham,
Vogue,
19 Nov. 2025
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Presence of stones Classified as a thescelosaurid, this bipedal dinosaur was part of a lineage found across East Asia and North America, potentially characterized by a fuzzy exterior.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The restoration included extensive repair work to the building’s brick exterior, new denim insulation and a rooftop photovoltaic array to improve energy efficiency.—
Mark Lamster,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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