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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
Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Like a bright headlight facing you dead on or the sudden honk of a loud horn, only the jump scares keep you from falling asleep during the seemingly interminable Passenger.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The combo left Gualtieri lying on the ropes with a look of shock on his face as the referee started his count.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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But with a new season finale comes a new disaster for our protagonists to face head-on.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Like a bright headlight facing you dead on or the sudden honk of a loud horn, only the jump scares keep you from falling asleep during the seemingly interminable Passenger.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Noun
Although the cartilaginous fish have survived the last five extinctions our planet has faces, more than a third of shark and ray species are threatened with extinction due to overfishing, habitat loss and climate change.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The combo left Gualtieri lying on the ropes with a look of shock on his face as the referee started his count.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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Just days after choosing Fever rookie Raven Johnson over generational superstar Caitlin Clark to front the promotional graphics for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Storm, Indiana took the court and let the box score settle the discourse.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Hayek Pinault will front this year’s fundraiser alongside fellow Mexican Academy Award winners Alfonso Cuarón and Alejandro González Iñárritu, in what the Serpentine touts as a celebration of Mexican creativity and Latin America’s place in global culture.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Chicago Preventing relapse after treatment Illinois continues confronting rising behavioral health demands while state and federal policymakers debate Medicaid eligibility rules, work requirements and spending reductions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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After spending the last few episodes arguing with Mae about her desire to meet Chris, Lena gears up to confront him in the finale.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Seed Studio Landscape Design used medium-width horizontal panels on the privacy fencing of this elegant backyard grill space and layered on thinner wood slats in the same warm tone to clad the outdoor kitchen.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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The same went for the team’s suggestion to clad the powder room in tree bark, a nod to rustic Adirondack camp interiors.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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Motorists may encounter patches of dense fog within these areas that further reduces visibility to near 0 at times.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2026
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During the first trip when operations resumed, the crew encountered a severe washout where fire debris collected at a culvert.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The looks that walked down the runway also called upon the dream, soundtracked by a score that included blues icon John Lee Hooker and beloved French band Air.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The Morning Show star, 57, shared an Instagram post on Thursday, May 14, reflecting on some of her most popular banged looks throughout the years while giving some advice to fans who were thinking about getting a cut.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Behind a red brick facade complemented by dark green shutters and a matching front door, the home spans about 5,200 square feet across three stories.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2026
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Glittering with the Edwardian charm of its grand façade at one of London’s great addresses—140 Park Lane—London Marriott Hotel Park Lane offers plush stays for low‑key business travelers who put a premium on privacy, set opposite a leafy corner of Hyde Park.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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The Spaniard left hurriedly, carrying a frown that owed to a sense of injustice.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Greg’s smile, contrasted with the frowns and thumbs-down from the rest of the crew, makes for an entertaining visual.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Foods that should have a crispy exterior, such as french fries, chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, onion rings, mozzarella sticks and even bacon turn out a little better — and quicker — in an air fryer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Despite the mothballed plant's handsome brick exterior, inside it's filled with rattling pipes, hazard signs and cockroach carcasses.—
Ishan Thakore,
NPR,
20 May 2026
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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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