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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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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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noun

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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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Recent Examples of face
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Prosecutors are adding new first-degree murder charges to those already faced by terror suspect, who remains jailed. Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 1 July 2025 Simmons also faces escape charges after attempting to break out of the Cherokee County detention center in October 2024 by climbing over a fence, according to Smith. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 1 July 2025
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Wear a hat: A hat with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) that's large enough to shade the lower half of your face can also help protect your lips. Sarah Bradley, Health, 1 July 2025 But slathering on your go-to face or body sunscreen isn’t always the best move. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for face
Recent Examples of Synonyms for face
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  • The precursor band to the legendary heavy metal band fronted by Ozzy Osbourne will get its time to shine on July 25 when a collection of demos recorded in 1969 will be issued as Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 June 2025
  • These companies are done acting like a bank, fronting capital for customers, absorbing cash risk and relying on fundraising to plug liquidity gaps.
    Ashish Srimal, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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  • In late 1996, Cochran finally got a chance to confront Butler.
    Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
  • After the briefing ended, at least one reporter appeared to confront the man, a Lindell TV employee named Girish Gaur, for his actions.
    Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
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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
  • 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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  • Researchers with the organization scanned 700 miles of Lake Michigan using sonar technology and used models to recreate the weather patterns that Flight 2501 would have encountered the night of the crash.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • On the other hand, drivers relying on an EV's full driving range in optimal conditions may encounter frustrating performance issues.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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  • Inspired by the lines and craftsmanship of the original arcades, its bold geometric facade and sweeping interiors host a John Lewis department store, serving as a modern counterpart to the grandeur of its Victorian neighbor.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Prioritize window placement early by considering exterior style, symmetry, and scale to ensure the facade feels balanced and visually pleasing.
    Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
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  • Throughout baseball history, such collisions have been met mostly with grimaces and shrugs.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Monday’s developments were greeted with grimace around town.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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  • Another common misstep is ignoring undertones, which can result in clashing colors that disrupt the overall harmony of your exterior.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
  • Glow in the Dark Cars MBUX Fluid Light Paint coats the exterior of the Concept AMG GT XX.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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  • For an increasing number of companies, reasoning models (AI that thinks through problems rather than just following commands) are making traditional prospecting look as outdated as a Rolodex.
    Aditya Lahiri, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Here's a deeper look at Hughesnet's satellite home internet plans.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 1 July 2025

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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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